Robert a & Marian K Kennedy
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, community, arts, and health-related organizations.
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy at a glance
In short: Robert a & Marian K Kennedy gave $139K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,992
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,438
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,248,283
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (21 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (82% 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 Robert a & Marian K Kennedy
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists a letter as the application material, Paul F Wenker as the contact, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul F Wenker
Mailing address: PO Box 9905 3874 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Phone: (513) 378-3075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert a & Marian K Kennedy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Springer School and Center ($18K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 259 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio organizations received 82% of grant dollars, Kentucky organizations received 12%, and South Carolina organizations received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert a & Marian K Kennedy open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 57 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $88K (2023) to $145K (2021). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springer School and Center Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $17,500 |
| Faith Freedom Life Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Stephen Catholic Church Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| Drayton Hall Charleston, SC | Promote Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Promote Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| St Boniface School Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $3,992 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,248,283 | $199,624 | $196,011 | $138,992 | 57 | $162,804 | $166,417 | $139,941 |
| 2024 | $1,245,170 | $186,758 | $170,941 | $113,500 | 49 | $134,765 | $149,660 | $135,030 |
| 2023 | $1,226,986 | $195,250 | $143,932 | $88,000 | 50 | $108,626 | $159,944 | $129,211 |
| 2022 | $1,175,046 | $86,892 | $160,145 | $94,000 | 42 | $123,164 | $49,910 | $138,518 |
| 2021 | $1,249,992 | $341,129 | $208,196 | $145,000 | 61 | $166,845 | $300,651 | $145,362 |
| 2020 | $1,115,020 | $91,105 | $187,511 | $123,000 | 44 | — | $48,549 | $133,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert a & Marian K Kennedy reported a distributable amount of $140K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Springer School and Center says it empowers students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives; Working in Neighborhoods says it helps people make informed choices through community building, home ownership, and economic learning. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration, while the Dragonfly Foundation says it supports families of pediatric cancer patients through connections, programs, and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $138,992. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $17,500 to Springer School and Center, $10,000 to Faith Freedom Life, $8,000 to St Stephen Catholic Church, $7,500 to Drayton Hall, and $7,000 to Alice Lloyd College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul F Wenker is listed as trustee.
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy is led by Paul F. Wenker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul F. Wenker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $40K (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 $40K, to Paul F Wenker (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert a & Marian K Kennedy
How much does Robert a & Marian K Kennedy give each year?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy gave $139K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 49 grants.
What is Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's typical grant size?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,438, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert a & Marian K Kennedy that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert a & Marian K Kennedy give grants?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy gives mostly in Ohio: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (12%) and South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (40 grants), Newport, KY (2 grants), Hamilton, OH (2 grants) and Milford, OH (2 grants).
Who are Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's largest grantees?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's largest 2025 grantees include Springer School and Center ($17,500), Faith Freedom Life ($10,000) and St Stephen Catholic Church ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert a & Marian K Kennedy?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert a & Marian K Kennedy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert a & Marian K Kennedy?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's EIN?
Robert a & Marian K Kennedy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0044978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Robert a & Marian K Kennedy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-a-and-marian-k-kennedy-morg_2ae2234cd3774ea19ad79d32d516b628
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