The Dennis Kennedy Foundation
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $519K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $75K.
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dennis Kennedy Foundation gave $75K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,318
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,415
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $518,869
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dennis Kennedy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Gives Foundation ($24K). Together the top 8 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dennis Kennedy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | General Operations | $23,528 |
| The Street Dog Coalition Fort Collins, CO | General Operations | $10,290 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Co Women's Education Foundation Boulder, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Food for Hope Eastlake, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Grow Local Colorado Denver, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Olive Crest Santa Ana, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Birth Center Santa Barbara, CA | General Operations | $1,500 |
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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 | $518,869 | $19,989 | $120,891 | $75,318 | 8 | $95,318 | — | $51,887 |
| 2024 | $619,771 | $413,466 | $109,996 | $84,838 | 11 | $97,338 | $400,966 | $40,455 |
| 2023 | $316,301 | $11,384 | $29,596 | $26,760 | 7 | $26,760 | $11,384 | $47,100 |
| 2022 | $334,513 | $204,006 | $34,926 | $34,398 | 5 | $34,398 | $204,006 | $43,785 |
| 2021 | $165,433 | $53,214 | $33,626 | $33,392 | 4 | $33,392 | $38,010 | $45,280 |
| 2020 | $145,845 | $34,660 | $46,712 | $46,469 | 6 | — | $9,660 | $33,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis Kennedy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation is led by Denette Walsh, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denette Walsh
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024) → $40K (2025)
Patrick Walsh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Denette Walsh (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Dennis Kennedy Foundation
How much does The Dennis Kennedy Foundation give each year?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation gave $75K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 11 grants.
What is The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,415, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dennis Kennedy Foundation give grants?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and California (9%).
Does The Dennis Kennedy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Gives Foundation ($23,528), The Street Dog Coalition ($10,290) and American Cancer Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dennis Kennedy Foundation?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation reported $519K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's EIN?
The Dennis Kennedy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1548704. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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