Kennett Education Foundation Inc
To enhance kindergarten through twelfth grade educational experience in the kennett consolidated school district; provide support for continuing higher education through scholarships and programs; and to promote and reward excellence, creativity and imagination for teachers and community leaders.
Kennett Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kennett Education Foundation Inc gave $55K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,367
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,367
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,367
- Total assets
- $1,180,075
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kennett Education Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kennett Education Foundation Inc
KEF: Minigrant Grant
Kennett Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $300
Deadline
Deadline not published
KEF: Promising Practices Grant
Kennett Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
KEF: Proven Practices Grant
Kennett Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Kennett Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kennett Consolidated School District ($55K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kennett Education Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett Consolidated School District Kennett Square, PA | Fund Programs at the School | $55,367 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,180,075 | $206,045 | $220,513 | $55,367 | 1 | $41,048 |
| 2023 | $1,130,344 | $246,198 | $220,883 | $57,688 | 1 | $15,589 |
| 2022 | $1,003,640 | $181,384 | $173,397 | $34,547 | 1 | $456 |
| 2021 | $1,142,632 | $295,370 | $188,702 | $55,508 | 2 | $182,312 |
| 2020 | $1,098,162 | $200,346 | $128,603 | $55,310 | 4 | $36,675 |
About Kennett Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kennett Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kennett Square, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $55K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kennett Education Foundation Inc is led by Heather Connolly, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Connolly
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Schlitz
Board Member
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Finfrock
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cari
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Piercy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gaughan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbie Decarlo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Lacosta
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niki Harvey
Board Member
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cybil Housh
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Ritz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Vail
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corina Bacon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Sterling
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Bernberg
2nd Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gemma Erickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Jennings
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Figueroa
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gately
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Erickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Sally Coonin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rudy Karkosak (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Reigle (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Augustine (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bud Pierce (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: D. Dusty Blakey (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lorenzo Deangelis (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Finnegan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert George (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathryn King (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia O'Loughlin (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alison Biloon (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Amy Corron (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Ayllon Ramirez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Smith (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Parkinson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristi Jenkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Linderman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sue Calio (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Woron Beardsley (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie A. Harris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Bowden (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alyssa Vonlindenberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Bodwen (2020) — Director
- Former: Rudolph Karkosak (2020) — President
- Former: Vicki Gehrt (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kennett Education Foundation Inc
How much does Kennett Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Kennett Education Foundation Inc gave $55K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 1 grant.
How large is Kennett Education Foundation Inc?
Kennett Education Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is Kennett Education Foundation Inc?
Kennett Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kennett Square, PA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kennett Education Foundation Inc operate?
Kennett Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Kennett Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kennett Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3070339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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