The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa City, Iowa. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including health research, education, arts, youth programs, and athletics.
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation gave $329K across 116 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $328,600
- +13.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 116
- -7.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,833
- +23.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,960,833
- +2.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (14 of 99, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (84% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Post Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 621-8954
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($74K across 12 grants). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
610 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 610 grants of 610 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. Other recipient states were Florida (5%), Massachusetts (3%), Minnesota (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 99 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $248K (2020) to $334K (2024). In 2026 it made 116 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Care Research of Alzheimer's Relative Dementia | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County Coralville, IA | General Operating Fund | $15,500 |
| Covenant Teaching Fellowship Hollywood, FL | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Kids on Course Endowment | $12,500 |
| Rotary District 6000 HEF Inc Coralville, IA | Iowa M.O.S.T. (Miles of Smiles Team) | $10,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Reach Program | $10,000 |
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Fund | $8,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Holden Comprehensive CNTER | $8,000 |
| Iccsb Foundation Iowa City, IA | General Operating Fund | $7,000 |
| First Tee of Naples Collier Naples, FL | General Operating Fund | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,960,833 | $393,179 | $342,539 | $328,600 | 116 | $331,666 | $282,958 | $362,522 |
| 2025 | $1,921,705 | $319,153 | $302,775 | $289,500 | 126 | $292,237 | $219,066 | $338,813 |
| 2024 | $1,923,250 | $251,188 | $345,570 | $333,580 | 120 | $335,527 | $167,887 | $304,827 |
| 2023 | $2,018,146 | $151,288 | $300,668 | $292,400 | 135 | $292,637 | $162,966 | $312,900 |
| 2022 | $2,167,526 | $280,365 | $284,451 | $274,800 | 113 | $276,702 | $153,153 | $293,169 |
| 2021 | $2,171,777 | $255,012 | $285,482 | $271,500 | 117 | — | $143,719 | $275,797 |
| 2020 | $2,202,053 | $155,303 | $258,229 | $247,800 | 109 | — | $159,303 | $275,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants indicate support for a range of charitable purposes, including Alzheimer’s-related dementia research, school-based health clinics, music therapy, theatre education, scholarships, and golf programs.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the Community Foundation of Johnson County says its mission is to connect communities with causes and support sustainable change. The Zach Johnson Foundation says it works to improve children’s quality of life, education, and well-being. ChildServe Foundation says it partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 126 grants totaling $289,500. Grants ranged from $300 to $30,000, with a median of $1,500. Recent large grants included $30,000 to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement for care research of Alzheimer’s-related dementia; $10,000 to the Community Foundation of Johnson County for the Rotary–Kerber Heart Sale Fund; $10,000 to Rotary District 6000 HEF for Iowa M.O.S.T.; and $10,000 to the Zach Johnson Foundation for its Kids on Course Endowment. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 116 grants totaling $328,600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth K Kinsey as president, treasurer, and director; Jeanette A Kinsey as secretary and director; and Elizabeth J Hawley, Kristofer K Kinsey, and James Hawley as directors.
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation is led by Kenneth K. Kinsey, President, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth K. Kinsey
President, Treasurer & Director
President → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Hawley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$499 (2020) → $599 (2026)
Kristofer K. Kinsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$499 (2020) → $599 (2026)
James Hawley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$599 (2023) → $599 (2026)
Jeanette A. Kinsey
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $599, to Elizabeth J Hawley (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation
How much does The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation give each year?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation gave $329K across 116 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $290K across 126 grants.
What is The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,833, across 116 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation give grants?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (39 grants), Cedar Rapids, IA (18 grants), Coralville, IA (15 grants) and Des Moines, IA (6 grants).
Does The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (90 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($74,100 across 12 grants), Rotary District 6000 HEF Inc ($22,500 across 6 grants) and Community Foundation of Johnson County ($15,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $332K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (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 does The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants indicate support for a range of charitable purposes, including Alzheimer’s-related dementia research, school-based health clinics, music therapy, theatre education, scholarships, and golf programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4154135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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