The Kinney Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2003 and based in the Minneapolis-St. Anthony area of Minnesota. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$523K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
36
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+20.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes including:
- Education and higher education
- Philanthropy and nonprofit support
- Religion, specifically Christianity and Catholicism
- Human services
- Family services
- Child welfare
Grantmaking
The foundation made 25 grants in 2024, with additional grants totaling $313,132 beyond those specifically named.
Grant Range
$400–$54,628
Average Grant
$400–$54,628
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Texas. It also funds initiatives across numerous U.S. cities and states, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Denver, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $11,652,620
- Total revenues: $870,138
- Total expenses: $562,904
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,652,620 | $10,839,998 | $10,001,092 |
| Revenue | $870,138 | $270,144 | $315,077 |
| Expenses | $562,904 | $568,396 | $638,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $523,346 | $529,160 | $597,097 |
| Net Investment Income | $830,580 | $230,908 | $274,105 |
| Distributable Amount | $553,939 | $505,991 | $527,878 |
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
164 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by two trustees:
- Evelyn Pallas
- Barbara Winters
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN PALLAS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARBARA WINTERS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation remains open to new applicants and continues active grantmaking in its priority areas.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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