M & J Kennelly Foundation
M & J Kennelly Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
M & J Kennelly Foundation at a glance
In short: M & J Kennelly Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $14,500
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,813
- +16.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $238,423
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who M & J Kennelly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Misericordia ($3K). Together the top 8 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M & J Kennelly Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $15K (2021). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St James the Apostle Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leo Catholic High School Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mercy Home Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $238,423 | $804 | $14,819 | $14,500 | 8 | $14,500 | $9,774 | $16,512 |
| 2025 | $252,438 | $22,156 | $12,795 | $12,500 | 8 | $12,500 | $21,861 | $14,085 |
| 2024 | $243,077 | $10,393 | $13,660 | $13,500 | 9 | $13,500 | $10,233 | $13,479 |
| 2023 | $246,343 | $-4,896 | $15,281 | $15,000 | 8 | $15,000 | $10,443 | $13,349 |
| 2022 | $266,520 | $10,478 | $13,139 | $13,000 | 8 | $13,000 | $10,339 | $14,560 |
| 2021 | $269,181 | $7,976 | $15,480 | $15,300 | 9 | — | $8,926 | $13,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & J Kennelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M & J Kennelly Foundation is led by Ralph J. Schindler Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ralph J. Schindler Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Schindler
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Simmons
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Leah Laurie (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Laura Schindler (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about M & J Kennelly Foundation
How much does M & J Kennelly Foundation give each year?
M & J Kennelly Foundation gave $15K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 8 grants.
What is M & J Kennelly Foundation's typical grant size?
M & J Kennelly Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,813, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M & J Kennelly Foundation give grants?
M & J Kennelly Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does M & J Kennelly Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M & J Kennelly Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M & J Kennelly Foundation's largest grantees?
M & J Kennelly Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Misericordia ($3,000), Christ the King Jesuit College ($2,000) and Salvation Army ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is M & J Kennelly Foundation?
M & J Kennelly Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is M & J Kennelly Foundation's EIN?
M & J Kennelly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3115927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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