Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240

Foundation · Grantmaker BOSTON, MA EIN: 04-6012784

Kenwood Foundation 7521-XXXXXX21240 is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization was established in 1962 and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$609K

+90.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$300K

+94.4% YoY

Grant Count

+9.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+78.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Journalism
Arts
Creative Writing
Historic Buildings
Community and School Gardens

Grantmaking

The foundation currently has no live grant opportunities listed.

Average Grant

Amount:** Data not specified in available sources

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Massachusetts
New York
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $401K (84%)

New York $33K (7%)

Virginia $13K (3%)

District of Columbia $6K (1%)

Georgia $6K (1%)

Maine $5K (1%)

Maryland $5K (1%)

Minnesota $5K (1%)

+9 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Rhode Island Virginia Washington

Cities

Albert LeaAmericusAndoverAnnandaleonhudsonAnnisquamAshevilleAtlantaAugustaBar HarborBelmontBeverlyBostonBrooklineBrooklynCambridgeCantonChestnut HillCulpeperDanversDelaware

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $608,700 (as of most recent filing)

Total Giving: $300,250

Tax-Exempt Status: September 1962

Most Recent Tax Filing: 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$608,700	$319,404	$310,724
Revenue	$841,599	$246,780	$838,267
Expenses	$310,772	$176,342	$450,522
Qualifying Distributions	$300,250	$154,700	$428,675
Net Investment Income	$177,427	$118,457	$290,819
Distributable Amount	$36,671	$23,434	$20,358

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mgh Institute of Health ($17,000), Belmont Hill School ($10,650), McLean Hospital ($10,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACORD Food Pantry Hamilton, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$500
American Red Cross of Mass CAMBRIDGE, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$2,000
Amnesty International USA New York, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$500
Animal Rescue League of BOSTON BOSTON, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$1,000
Annisquam Village Church Annisquam, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$100
Belmont Hill School BELMONT, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$10,650
Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry Inc Beverly, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$500
Brookwood School Manchester, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$250
CARE USA ATLANTA, GA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$1,000
CASPAR Inc SOMERVILLE, MA	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation lists "Dabny Edith L Ttee" in connection with its filings, though the specific role is not detailed in available sources.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN H KNOWLES JR	TRUSTEE	1	—
EDITH K WILLIAMS	TRUSTEE	1	—
THOMAS M WILLIAMS	TRUSTEE	1	—
JEAN KNOWLES HEDLUND	TRUSTEE	1	—
JAMES T KNOWLES	TRUSTEE	1	—
ROBERT M KNOWLES	TRUSTEE	1	—
THEODORE E OBER	TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Journalism • Arts • Creative Writing • Historic Buildings • Community and School Gardens

How do I apply for a grant from Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $100,000 to $250,000. **Total Giving:** $300,250 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024) **Average Grant Amount:** Data not specified in available sources **Median Grant Amount:** Data not specified in available sources The foundation currently has no live grant opportunities listed.

Where does Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Massachusetts • New York • Virginia

What size grants does Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 award?

In 2024, Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 awarded 85 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240 reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240's EIN?

Kenwood Foundation 7521-xxxxxx21240's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6012784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.