The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation is a private foundation established in Iowa and based in Iowa City, IA. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting education, philanthropy, and community and economic development initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$290K
-13.2% YoY
Grant Count
126
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-17.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy
- Community and economic development
- General operating funds
- Scholarships
- Research (including Alzheimer's and dementia research)
- Arts and culture
- Youth education and sports
- Capital campaigns
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a substantial annual giving program.
Grant Range
$1,500-$2,000
Average Grant
$1,892-$12,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states and cities throughout the United States, including:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin
Major cities supported include Chicago, Boston, and Minneapolis, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024-2025):
- Total Assets: $1,923,250
- Total Revenues: $251,188-$319,153
- Total Expenses: $302,775-$345,570
- Total Giving: $292,000-$335,527
- Giving Rate: 16.3%-17.0% of assets
Historical Assets (2022):
- Fair market value of all assets: $6,139,824
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a board of directors who serve on a voluntary basis:
- Kenneth K Kinsey — President, Treasurer, and Director (1 hour/week, $0 compensation)
- Jeanette A Kinsey — Secretary and Director (1 hour/week, $0 compensation)
- Elizabeth J Hawley — Director (1 hour/week, $599 compensation)
- Kristofer K Kinsey — Director (1 hour/week, $599 compensation)
- James Hawley — Director (1 hour/week, $599 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH K KINSEY | PRESIDENT, TREAS., & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANETTE A KINSEY | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH J HAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $599 |
| KRISTOFER K KINSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $599 |
| JAMES HAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $599 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to maintain an active grantmaking program with recent grants awarded in 2024-2025 to organizations supporting education, community development, and specialized initiatives including heart health fundraising and youth golf programs.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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