The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy

Foundation · Grantmaker GULF STREAM, FL EIN: 13-3318161

Arts and culture Performing arts Music Opera Education

The Karen A and Kevin W Kennedy Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in Gulf Stream, Florida. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with administrative support through Goldman Sachs & Co.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$173K

-7.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$632K

+49.2% YoY

Grant Count

+17.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+27.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides giving primarily for the arts, conservation, education, health care, and human services.

Grantmaking

The foundation made multiple grants totaling $223,650 in addition to the three grants listed above in 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.1M (79%)

Florida $167K (6%)

Nevada $140K (5%)

Massachusetts $82K (3%)

California $70K (3%)

Illinois $40K (2%)

District of Columbia $30K (1%)

Maine $10K (0%)

+4 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maine New Jersey Nevada New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBostonBrooklynBuffaloChicagoClintonDeerfieldDelray BeachGulf StreamHazletHighland ParkIrvineNew BedfordNew YorkNew York CityOcean RidgePetalumaPhiladelphiaProvidenceReno

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:

Total assets: $186,334
Total revenues: $369,185
Total expenses: $433,740
Total liabilities: $0
Total grants and contributions: $342,797

Prior Year (FYE April 2023):

Total grants and contributions: $303,300 (representing a 13% increase year-over-year)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$172,655	$186,334	$250,889
Revenue	$629,141	$369,185	$672,427
Expenses	$642,820	$433,740	$612,786
Qualifying Distributions	$635,500	$423,650	$608,106
Net Investment Income	$511,764	$351,008	$364,447
Distributable Amount	$11,547	$12,228	$17,789

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

66 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Trustees of Hamilton College ($250,000), Columbia University ($75,000), Sage Ridge School ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH DELRAY BEACH, FL	SUPPORT	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS RENO, NV	SUPPORT	$10,000
BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI	SUPPORT	$5,000
BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM BUFFALO, NY	SUPPORT	$2,000
CHEWONKI FOUNDATION INC WISCASSET, ME	SUPPORT	$5,000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT	$75,000
INTERNET ARCHIVE SAN FRANSISCO, CA	SUPPORT	$5,000
MARTHA'S VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE INC VINEYARD HAVEN, MA	SUPPORT	$5,000
MASTERVOICES INC NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT	$1,000
OUR SISTERS' SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD, MA	SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KEVIN W KENNEDY	TRUSTEE	1	—
KAREN A KENNEDY	TRUSTEE	1	—
COLEMAN W KENNEDY	TRUSTEE	1	—
WILLIAM F KENNEDY	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 4001 N Ocean Blvd Apt 602 Gulf Stream, FL 33483-7551

Phone: 917-847-3496

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Performing arts Music Opera Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy fund?

The foundation provides giving primarily for the arts, conservation, education, health care, and human services.

How do I apply for a grant from The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $632,000 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $250–$250,000 • Recent grants include: • Sage Ridge School: $60,000 (2024) • Point Blue Conservation Science (PRBO): $30,000 (2024) • PAVE Academy Charter School (PAVE): $20,000 (2024) The foundation made multiple grants totaling $223,650 in addition to the three grants listed above in 2024.

Where does The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida.

What size grants does The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy award?

In 2025, The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy awarded 34 grants totaling $632K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy's EIN?

The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.