The Kenyon Family Foundation
The Kenyon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and stated that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
The Kenyon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kenyon Family Foundation gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,254
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,417
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $361,622
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kenyon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8919 Park Road Apt 2030, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (860) 490-9873
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenyon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medshare - Ukranian Relief ($3K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were DC (19%), NY (18%), GA (14%), NC (13%), and TX (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kenyon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medshare - Ukranian Relief Decatur, GA | Religious and Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Religious and Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood National Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Global Fund for Children Washington, DC | Nonprofit Organization to benefit vulnerable children. | $1,500 |
| Turning Point of Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,250 |
| Shelter Box Lakewood Ranch, FL | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,250 |
| Water for the People Greenwood Village, CO | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,250 |
| Women for Women Centrl Islip, NY | Religious and Humanitarian | $1,250 |
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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 | $361,622 | $41,323 | $25,320 | $21,254 | 15 | $21,254 | $17,175 | $20,140 |
| 2024 | $386,480 | $44,431 | $22,462 | $18,254 | 14 | $18,254 | $16,183 | $18,183 |
| 2023 | $334,379 | $46,609 | $19,452 | $16,004 | 14 | $16,004 | $6,635 | $15,506 |
| 2022 | $377,572 | $59,653 | $15,604 | $14,604 | 15 | $14,604 | $23,835 | $13,975 |
| 2021 | $329,640 | $35,439 | $15,656 | $14,706 | 14 | $14,706 | $14,537 | $13,481 |
| 2020 | $306,822 | $24,888 | $11,961 | $10,356 | 12 | — | $8,438 | $10,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenyon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food access, support for children and youth, domestic-abuse prevention, and reproductive health.
The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access and address hunger and poverty. Turning Point of Lehigh Valley says its mission is to eliminate domestic and intimate partner abuse through empowerment, education, and engagement. Global Fund for Children says it partners with grassroots organizations to help children and youth reach their potential and advance their rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $21,254. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,000 to Medshare - Ukranian Relief and $2,500 each to the International Rescue Committee and Planned Parenthood National. Other grants included $1,500 each to Global Fund for Children, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, and Central Texas Food Bank; $1,250 each to Raices, Shelter Box, Water for the People, Women for Women, and ZOE; and $875 to 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce D Kenyon and Barbara R Kenyon as trustees.
The Kenyon Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara R Kenyon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce D Kenyon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 Kenyon Family Foundation
How much does The Kenyon Family Foundation give each year?
The Kenyon Family Foundation gave $21K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 14 grants.
What is The Kenyon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kenyon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,417, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenyon Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kenyon Family Foundation give grants?
The Kenyon Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Kenyon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Kenyon Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Humanitarian" (12 grants).
Who are The Kenyon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kenyon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Medshare - Ukranian Relief ($3,000), International Rescue Committee ($2,500) and Planned Parenthood National ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenyon Family Foundation?
The Kenyon Family Foundation reported $362K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kenyon Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food access, support for children and youth, domestic-abuse prevention, and reproductive health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenyon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenyon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kenyon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6748048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kenyon Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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