Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mount Kisco, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 36 grants totaling $1,137,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, employment support, religious life, recovery, and humanitarian services.
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,137,500
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,597
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $21,531,864
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sarita Kenedy East 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: 19 Mountain Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Phone: (914) 395-1830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Outreach ($175K). Together the top 10 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 176 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 75% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients received 12%, New Jersey recipients 4%, Texas recipients 3%, and Virginia recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 36 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Outreach Bronx, NY | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Holy Cross Family Minstries North Easton, MA | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Shalom Centre of Africa New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Dignity Beyond Borders Manhasset, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Society of Jesus New York, NY | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Grace Institute New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Middle East Children's Institute Locust Valley, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Flax Trust America New York, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Came to Believe Recovery Pluckemin, NJ | General Operating | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,531,864 | $1,290,942 | $1,583,716 | $1,137,500 | 36 | $1,154,835 | $877,061 | $1,052,216 |
| 2023 | $21,508,793 | $1,992,398 | $1,523,723 | $1,025,000 | 35 | $1,031,970 | $1,625,474 | $1,004,775 |
| 2022 | $20,685,557 | $1,089,803 | $2,368,104 | $1,962,078 | 37 | $1,976,698 | $748,741 | $1,044,774 |
| 2021 | $24,329,353 | $2,305,967 | $1,260,457 | $1,020,000 | 33 | $1,032,525 | $2,079,736 | $1,114,186 |
| 2020 | $22,349,530 | $1,653,268 | $1,372,266 | $1,035,500 | 35 | — | $1,360,340 | $994,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Grace Outreach says it serves low-income women seeking to improve academic skills, pursue postsecondary education, and establish paths to employment. The Middle East Children’s Institute says it addresses educational, psychosocial health, and other basic humanitarian needs of children and women in the Middle East. The Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life says it provides Catholic formation and nourishes faith through the chaplaincy of Columbia Catholic Ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $1,137,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $175,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $175,000 to Grace Outreach in the Bronx for general operating support; $75,000 each to Holy Cross Family Ministries in North Easton, Massachusetts, Shalom Centre of Africa in New York, and Dignity Beyond Borders in Manhasset, all for general operating support; and $60,000 to the Society of Jesus in New York for general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Grace Institute for general operating support and $50,000 to Notre Dame School of Manhattan for education. Came to Believe Recovery received $40,000 for general operating support; its stated mission is to help people recover from addictions through retreats, workshops, and other events. African Childrens Haven received $30,000; it says it supports grassroots organizations helping African children lead healthier, more productive lives, with particular emphasis on education for orphans and children living in extreme poverty.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Patrick P Grace as president and director; Theresa Grace Sears as vice president, secretary, and director; Noreen Doyle as vice president, treasurer, and director; and Patricia Montgomerie as director.
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc is led by Patrick P. Grace, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick P. Grace
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noreen Doyle
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Montgomerie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Grace Sears
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc
How much does Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc give each year?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 35 grants.
What is Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,597, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc give grants?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Outreach ($175,000), Holy Cross Family Minstries ($75,000) and Shalom Centre of Africa ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 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 Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Grace Outreach says it serves low-income women seeking to improve academic skills, pursue postsecondary education, and establish paths to employment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarita Kenedy East 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 Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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