The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $583K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust at a glance
In short: The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust gave $32K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,000
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $583,479
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harlem Academy ($10K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $17K (2023) to $47K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc West Tisbury, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Jack Mental Health Advocacy Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $583,479 | $46,447 | $40,458 | $32,000 | 6 | $34,100 | $36,215 | $35,865 |
| 2024 | $575,490 | $45,400 | $35,274 | $27,000 | 9 | $29,100 | $35,226 | $33,454 |
| 2023 | $565,364 | $29,857 | $25,492 | $17,000 | 5 | $19,100 | $19,965 | $30,188 |
| 2022 | $560,999 | $35,906 | $55,918 | $47,000 | 13 | $49,100 | $25,733 | $31,937 |
| 2021 | $581,011 | $74,373 | $38,920 | $30,000 | 12 | $32,100 | $63,831 | $35,346 |
| 2020 | $545,558 | $46,036 | $35,355 | $27,000 | 6 | — | $36,281 | $32,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol B. Kenney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Blair Kenney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen B. Kenney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust
How much does The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust give each year?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust gave $32K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's typical grant size?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust give grants?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (47%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's largest grantees?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Harlem Academy ($10,000), Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center Inc ($10,000) and West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust reported $583K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 is The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's EIN?
The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7202044. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
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