The Kennedy Commission
The purpose of this corporation is to provide educational and charitable assistance to the general public by organizing and conducting community oriented programs aimed at improving the quality and availability of affordable housing.
The Kennedy Commission at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,845,549
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,359,266
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $91,636
- +224.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $723,146
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kennedy Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $35K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership Garden Grove, CA | Stanton Intersections | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,845,549 | $1,359,266 | $723,146 | — | — | $91,636 |
| 2023 | $3,177,296 | $898,070 | $745,283 | — | — | $28,229 |
| 2022 | $2,968,364 | $1,263,191 | $407,366 | — | — | $982 |
| 2021 | $2,112,539 | $812,670 | $563,211 | $10,000 | 1 | $935 |
| 2020 | $1,945,601 | $870,126 | $566,448 | $35,000 | 2 | $7,211 |
About The Kennedy Commission
Based on IRS filings
The Kennedy Commission is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kennedy Commission is led by Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Helen O'Sullivan
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Rodriguez
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Captanis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Singh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Castillo
Prior Vice President
Vice President → Prior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Mendez
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rochelle Mills (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to Cesar Covarrubias (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about The Kennedy Commission
How large is The Kennedy Commission?
The Kennedy Commission reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The Kennedy Commission?
The Kennedy Commission is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Kennedy Commission operate?
The Kennedy Commission has awarded grants in California.
What is The Kennedy Commission's EIN?
The Kennedy Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0959380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Kennedy Commission funds
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