Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing food assistance, housing, cultural programs, and other community services.
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable at a glance
In short: Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,000
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,813
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,895,281
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pony Express National Museum ($65K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 94 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (93%) and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $97K (2021) to $214K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pony Express National Museum St Joseph, MO | General Operating | $65,000 |
| Heartland Foundation St Joseph, MO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank Saint Joseph, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association San Antonio, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph Saint Joseph, MO | General Operating | $9,500 |
| Evolution United Methodist Church St Joseph, MO | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Crossing Outreach Saint Joseph, MO | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Noyes Home for Children St Joseph, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Pivotal Point Transitional Housing St Joseph, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Mission House Covenant Community Life Re Saint Joseph, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,895,281 | $220,098 | $240,875 | $173,000 | 16 | $180,169 | $165,378 | $218,312 |
| 2024 | $3,913,873 | $476,335 | $275,859 | $213,905 | 21 | $220,956 | $424,921 | $206,681 |
| 2023 | $3,715,636 | $238,632 | $239,947 | $187,036 | 25 | $193,400 | $188,881 | $193,579 |
| 2022 | $3,716,996 | $134,938 | $201,565 | $140,225 | 18 | $146,725 | $88,534 | $194,034 |
| 2021 | $3,783,625 | $394,218 | $151,979 | $96,583 | 14 | $103,344 | $343,413 | $216,961 |
| 2020 | $3,546,097 | $82,093 | $201,013 | $146,132 | 18 | — | $36,933 | $189,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable reported a distributable amount of $218K 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 included support for organizations whose stated missions include ending hunger in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, providing housing and support to people experiencing homelessness, and maintaining a symphony orchestra for northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.
For example, Sisters of Solace describes its work as providing a healing community and peaceful sanctuary for women survivors of trauma and addiction who have no place to call home. Pivotal Point Transitional Housing says it helps homeless families move toward self-sufficiency through housing and classes in budgeting, life skills, and employment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $173,000 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $65,000 to Pony Express National Museum, $25,000 to Heartland Foundation, and $15,000 to Second Harvest Community Food Bank; each was listed for general operating support. Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Young Women’s Christian Association, $9,500 to Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph, and $7,500 to Evolution United Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$48K (2020) → $55K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable
How much does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable give each year?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $214K across 21 grants.
What is Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's typical grant size?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,813, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable give grants?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable gives mostly in Missouri: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Joseph, MO (13 grants).
Does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's largest grantees?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Pony Express National Museum ($65,000), Heartland Foundation ($25,000) and Second Harvest Community Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (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 does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's EIN?
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4704256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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