Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Nyack, New York. It makes charitable grants to organizations, including hospitals, human-services organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state New Jersey. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,203,000
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,257
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,526,015
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (9 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc
- 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: 22 Old Smith Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: (201) 567-5936
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Englewood Health Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
370 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 370 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New Jersey (38%) and New York (32%), followed by Connecticut (6%), Maryland (5%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 74 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $587K (2019) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Holy Name Hospital Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $70,000 |
| American Red Cross New York, NY | Charitable | $58,000 |
| York Street Project Jersey City, NJ | Charitable | $58,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Collier County Naples, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Villa Marie Claire Saddle River, NJ | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Ability Beyond Disability Bethel, CT | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Goodwill of Nynj Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Eva's Village Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $33,000 |
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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 | $22,526,015 | $2,125,560 | $1,603,345 | $1,203,000 | 74 | $1,203,000 | $1,725,215 | $1,068,578 |
| 2024 | $21,469,246 | $4,138,395 | $1,210,439 | $992,000 | 82 | $992,000 | $3,919,956 | $973,078 |
| 2023 | $18,951,193 | $1,387,263 | $783,943 | $660,000 | 72 | $660,000 | $1,263,320 | $827,807 |
| 2022 | $15,402,822 | $1,185,179 | $1,339,643 | $1,199,500 | 66 | $1,199,500 | $1,045,036 | $875,314 |
| 2021 | $22,382,091 | $1,487,849 | $845,503 | $683,107 | 76 | $683,107 | $1,325,453 | $1,010,741 |
| 2020 | $18,928,283 | $721,078 | $874,988 | $751,490 | 54 | — | $597,580 | $770,561 |
| 2019 | $16,566,626 | $880,314 | $750,904 | $587,250 | 52 | — | $716,660 | $755,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. York Street Project says it provides housing, childcare, counseling, case management, and job and life-skills training. Ability Beyond describes its work as person-centered care for people with disabilities, while Eva’s Village says it provides support and resources to help people live stable, healthy, and productive lives. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS and empower people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $1,203,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $75,000 to Englewood Health Foundation, $70,000 to Holy Name Hospital Foundation, and $58,000 each to the American Red Cross and York Street Project. Other grants included $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Collier County, $45,000 to Villa Marie Claire, and $35,000 each to Ability Beyond Disability, Goodwill of NYNJ, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Quentin J Kennedy Jr as president, Mary Kate Kennedy as secretary, and Megan M Kennedy as treasurer.
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc is led by Quentin J. Kennedy Jr., President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Quentin J. Kennedy Jr.
President
Vice President → President From, 2024
President From → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kate Kennedy
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan M. Kennedy
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Quentin J. Kennedy (2019–2024) — President-
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc
How much does Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc give each year?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $992K across 82 grants.
What is Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,257, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc give grants?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Tenafly, NJ (6 grants), Englewood, NJ (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (74 grants).
Who are Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Englewood Health Foundation ($75,000), Holy Name Hospital Foundation ($70,000) and American Red Cross ($58,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. York Street Project says it provides housing, childcare, counseling, case management, and job and life-skills training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc?
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 Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2653050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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