Kenney Family Foundation Inc
Kenney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include health research, disaster relief, food access, and community and environmental initiatives.
Kenney Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kenney Family Foundation Inc gave $201K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Maryland. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,114
- +96.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +76.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,915
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,809,931
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (24 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenney Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8860 Citation Road Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21221
Phone: (667) 260-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenney Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hozho Voices of Healing Center Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 214 grants of 215 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 26% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 25% to recipients in New Mexico. North Carolina and Arizona each accounted for 5%. Listed 2025 recipients were also located in states including California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenney Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 69 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $208K (2022). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hozho Voices of Healing Center Inc Crownpoint, NM | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hopkins Lyme Research Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| La Luz Wellness Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tula Vida Foundation Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $9,114 |
| Americares - Disaster Relief Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dig Deep - Navajo Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Covenant Pathways Vanderwagen, NM | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| KAT6 Foundation West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,809,931 | $208,589 | $232,672 | $201,114 | 69 | $232,672 | $176,531 | $201,412 |
| 2024 | $2,834,014 | $345,553 | $127,433 | $102,400 | 39 | $127,433 | $320,020 | $189,538 |
| 2023 | $2,615,894 | $144,940 | $124,620 | $109,618 | 34 | $124,620 | $129,056 | $173,490 |
| 2022 | $2,595,574 | $224,915 | $226,369 | $208,400 | 19 | $226,369 | $80,853 | $171,141 |
| 2021 | $2,597,028 | $103,825 | $132,580 | $109,110 | 54 | $132,080 | $79,720 | $158,745 |
| 2020 | $2,625,783 | $344,456 | $131,427 | $108,884 | 53 | — | $203,474 | $135,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenney Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hopkins Lyme Research and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance received grants, as did Americares - Disaster Relief and Samaritan’s Purse. Among other grantees, Feeding America says its mission is to ensure equitable access to nutritious food; Seeds of Harmony says it works with tribal communities on sustainable, healthy ways of life and care for watersheds; and Covenant Pathways describes its farm as demonstrating traditional and modern practices to build resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $201,114 through 69 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $40,000 to Hozho Voices of Healing Center, $25,000 to Hopkins Lyme Research, $10,000 to La Luz Wellness Center, and $9,114 to Tula Vida Foundation. Other recipients included Americares - Disaster Relief ($7,500), Samaritan’s Purse ($7,000), Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance ($5,000), and Dig Deep - Navajo ($3,500).
Additional 2025 grantees included Hire Heroes USA, which says it helps military members, veterans, and military spouses succeed in civilian careers; the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, which describes a mission centered on self-care, self-awareness, and group support in health care; Hopa Mountain, which says it invests in rural and tribal leaders; and Warm Hearts Foundation, which says it supports women and children in Malawi and Kenya.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PHILIP M KENNEY as President/Director; ANDREW M KENNEY as Vice President/Director; NORA F KENNEY as Director/Secretary; G RICHARD SCHOLL as Treasurer/Director; and CHARLES S GOLDBERG as Director.
Kenney Family Foundation Inc is led by Philip M. Kenney, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip M. Kenney
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Kenney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles S. Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Richard Scholl
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nora F. Kenney
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kenney Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kenney Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc gave $201K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 39 grants.
What is Kenney Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,915, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenney Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kenney Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (25%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does Kenney Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenney Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenney Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hozho Voices of Healing Center Inc ($40,000), Hopkins Lyme Research ($25,000) and La Luz Wellness Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenney Family Foundation Inc?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenney Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hopkins Lyme Research and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance received grants, as did Americares - Disaster Relief and Samaritan’s Purse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenney Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenney Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kenney Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1907688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kenney Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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