Malcolm E Kenney Foundation
The Malcolm E Kenney Foundation is a private foundation based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for programs and support in areas including education, science, nature, and community services.
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation at a glance
In short: Malcolm E Kenney Foundation gave $464K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $463,625
- +165.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,116
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,525,242
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Malcolm E Kenney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 5900 Landerbrook Drive 200, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 460-0460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Malcolm E Kenney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Museum of Natural History ($70K). Together the top 10 received $394K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Malcolm E Kenney Foundation gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1264% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $464K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland, OH | Education Programming - $30,000SLAM Dunk Program - $40,000 | $70,000 |
| Ohio Aerospace Institute Cleveland, OH | Girls of tomorrow stem explorers program at douglas macarthur leadership academy | $58,625 |
| Great Lakes Science Center Cleveland, OH | Water Technology Exhibit | $50,000 |
| Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OH | Green Corps | $50,000 |
| The Young Women's Christian Association Cleveland, OH | Independence Place | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | Education Program to Support Northeast Ohio's Children | $30,000 |
| Open Doors Academy Cleveland, OH | General operating support during the 2024-2025 school year and summer 2025 | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Museum for All Program | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Daily Dose of Reading South Euclid, OH | Play & Learn Program Expansion | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,525,242 | $246,669 | $526,532 | $463,625 | 14 | $463,625 | $169,308 | $370,971 |
| 2024 | $6,805,105 | $6,299,930 | $204,721 | $174,500 | 7 | $174,500 | $85,862 | $225,259 |
| 2023 | $709,896 | $24,639 | $151,403 | $150,000 | 6 | $150,000 | $24,639 | $51,482 |
| 2022 | $836,660 | $247,002 | $36,108 | $34,000 | 1 | $34,000 | $13,002 | $40,334 |
| 2021 | $625,766 | $192,929 | $23,814 | $22,400 | 1 | $22,400 | $8,929 | $33,724 |
| 2020 | $456,651 | $23,181 | $22,012 | $20,000 | 3 | — | $8,181 | $24,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malcolm E Kenney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $371K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include education programming, STEM activities, a water technology exhibit, environmental programming, and operating and program support.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History describes its mission as inspiring a passion for nature through science and education, protecting natural diversity, fostering health, and providing leadership toward a sustainable future. Ohio Aerospace Institute describes its work as advancing aerospace-related scientific and engineering knowledge and supporting Ohio’s aerospace economy through research, education, training, and collaboration. Cleveland Zoological Society says it raises awareness of the zoo, secures private donations, and runs a membership program that supports operations and conservation. Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources with the community to help neighbors facing hunger thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $463,625. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $70,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable awards included $70,000 to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for education programming and its Slam Dunk Program; $58,625 to Ohio Aerospace Institute for its Girls of Tomorrow STEM Explorers Program at Douglas MacArthur Leadership Academy; $50,000 each to Great Lakes Science Center for a water technology exhibit and Holden Arboretum for Green Corps; and $40,000 to the Young Women’s Christian Association for Independence Place. Other listed grants included $30,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society for an education program supporting Northeast Ohio children, and $10,000 to Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine G Veres as president and director, and Marcia J Wexberg as secretary, treasurer, and director.
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation is led by Catherine G. Veres, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine G. Veres
President & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia J. Wexberg
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Malcolm E. Kenney (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Malcolm E Kenney Foundation
How much does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give each year?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation gave $464K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 7 grants.
What is Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's typical grant size?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,116, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give grants?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (11 grants).
Does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's largest grantees?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Museum of Natural History ($70,000), Ohio Aerospace Institute ($58,625) and Great Lakes Science Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Malcolm E Kenney Foundation?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $371K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include education programming, STEM activities, a water technology exhibit, environmental programming, and operating and program support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Malcolm E Kenney Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's EIN?
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4216262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Malcolm E Kenney Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/malcolm-e-kenney-foundation-morg_b376ee91ec084a5b901aa5d20ee09b46
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