Kenny Foundation Inc
Kenny Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Colorado, with additional grant funding in Texas.
Kenny Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kenny Foundation Inc gave $961K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Colorado. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $961,000
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,529
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,138,354
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenny Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7410 York Street, Denver, CO 80229
Phone: (720) 540-8276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenny Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Challenge Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $835K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 79 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 10% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenny Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $39K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $961K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Foundation Englewood, CO | general fund | $300,000 |
| Archdiocese of Denver Denver, CO | general fund | $100,000 |
| Sidewalk Advocates for Life Allen, TX | general fund | $100,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver, CO | general fund | $100,000 |
| Fire Foundation Littleton, CO | general fund | $75,000 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe Denver, CO | general fund | $50,000 |
| Hope House of Colorado Arvada, CO | general fund | $35,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord Broomfield, CO | general fund | $25,000 |
| Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy Westminster, CO | general fund | $25,000 |
| Annunciation Catholic School Denver, CO | general fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,138,354 | $2,210,223 | $1,044,781 | $961,000 | 17 | $964,592 | $1,140,444 | $596,041 |
| 2023 | $12,476,050 | $1,104,994 | $1,349,640 | $958,800 | 15 | $1,237,665 | $480,854 | $587,074 |
| 2022 | $12,720,696 | $697,244 | $1,040,844 | $685,000 | 19 | $961,314 | $629,714 | $621,007 |
| 2021 | $13,064,296 | $779,921 | $867,770 | $519,808 | 14 | $801,556 | $639,777 | $647,974 |
| 2020 | $13,152,145 | $760,892 | $1,776,575 | $1,366,835 | 14 | — | $563,531 | $672,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenny Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $596K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Sidewalk Advocates for Life describes its mission as training community volunteers to offer loving, life-affirming alternatives outside abortion facilities. Hope House of Colorado says it empowers parenting teenage mothers toward personal and economic self-sufficiency. Bal Swan Children’s Center describes its work as providing early childhood intervention services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $961,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $300,000 to Challenge Foundation; $100,000 each to Archdiocese of Denver, Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and Arrupe Jesuit High School; and $75,000 to Fire Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Gryzmala as President; Jean Gryzmala as Secretary; Nick Zieser as Treasurer / Assist Secretary; Sandra L DeSantiago and James M Gryzmala as V.P. Grant Administration; and Sean Grycel as Executive Director.
Kenny Foundation Inc is led by Sean Grycel, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Grycel
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
$106K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Robert Gryzmala
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James M Gryzmala
V.p. Grant Administration
On filings since 2020
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sandra L DeSantiago
V.p. Grant Administration
On filings since 2023
$25K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jean Gryzmala
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nick Zieser
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sandra L Gryzmala (2020–2022) — V.p. Grant Administration
- Former: Amy L Gryzmala (2020–2021) — V.p. Grant Administration
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $111K, to Sean Grycel (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kenny Foundation Inc
How much does Kenny Foundation Inc give each year?
Kenny Foundation Inc gave $961K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $959K across 15 grants.
What is Kenny Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kenny Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $56,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenny Foundation Inc that year got $39K on average.
Where does Kenny Foundation Inc give grants?
Kenny Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants) and Broomfield, CO (3 grants).
Does Kenny Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenny Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenny Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kenny Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Challenge Foundation ($300,000), Archdiocese of Denver ($100,000) and Sidewalk Advocates for Life ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenny Foundation Inc?
Kenny Foundation Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $965K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $596K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenny Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenny Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenny Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kenny Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0925851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenny 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenny Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenny-foundation-inc-morg_4337030437d64def996bc21529f9b49e
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