The Kinsley Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 and based in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. It is a family foundation closely connected to Kinsley Construction, which was founded by Robert A. Kinsley and Anne W. Kinsley in 1963. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the primary purpose of improving communities where the Kinsley family lives and works.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+7.2% YoY
Grant Count
68
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is grounded in four guiding principles: treating others well, maintaining a strong work ethic, giving back to the community, and doing "the right thing." These principles guide the foundation's grantmaking strategy to create systemic change by empowering individuals and communities.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Natural land and historic preservation
- Arts support
- Animal welfare
- Education
- Community development
- Sports and recreation
- Religion
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $50 to $1,000,000
Grant Types
Invitation Only
** The foundation does not publicly disclose application procedures or decision timelines. Grant opportunities appear to be invitation-only based on available information.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus is primarily:
- South Central Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on York County
- Maryland
- Vermont
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $21,857,527 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $1,681,508 (2024)
Total Revenues: $5,397,406 (2024)
Total Expenses: $1,840,378 (2024)
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $2,620,828
- Investment income and dividends: $557,564
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2,219,014
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,857,527 | $18,273,652 | $16,799,265 |
| Revenue | $5,397,406 | $3,167,494 | $4,392,155 |
| Expenses | $1,840,378 | $1,701,004 | $2,918,740 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,682,690 | $1,569,440 | $2,792,813 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,638,660 | $761,278 | $1,378,702 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,393,298 | $1,175,236 | $1,094,145 |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Robert A. Kinsley (deceased 2020) and Anne W. Kinsley. The foundation is supported by these founders.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE W KINSLEY | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| PATRICK A KINSLEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JAY SHAFFER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 6259 Reynolds Mill Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360-8844
Phone: 717-741-8411 or 717-741-8407
Website: None publicly available
Email: Not publicly available
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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