Kenny's Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEDONA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 22 grants totaling $17.7M.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$17.7M
Grant Count
22
Avg Grant Size
$803K
About Kenny's Kids
Based on IRS filings
Kenny's Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEDONA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 22 grants totaling $17.7M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Kenny's Kids ($11,115,979), Pontikes Family Foundation ($5,769,497), University of Chicago ($175,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENSION ILLINOIS FOUNDATION BOLINGBROOK, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| HOPE HOUSE OF SEDONA SEDONA, AZ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $18,000 |
| ITHACA COLLEGE ATHLETICS ITHACA, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| RAISING SPECIAL KIDS PHOENIZ, AZ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| SEDONA ARTS CENTER SEDONA, AZ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| SEDONA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SEDONA, AZ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| SOC - F ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| SWIMMERS FOR LIFE DEERFIELD, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION LIVERMORE, CA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION LIVERMORE, CA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS K PONTIKES | VP, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MELISSA PONTIKES | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| VICTORIA L GALLEGOS | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenny's Kids?
Kenny's Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEDONA, AZ. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Kenny's Kids operate?
Kenny's Kids has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Montana, New York, Tennessee.
What size grants does Kenny's Kids award?
In 2022, Kenny's Kids awarded 22 grants totaling $17.7M — an average of about $803K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kenny's Kids's EIN?
Kenny's Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3977234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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