The Kinney Family Foundation
The Kinney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plainville, Massachusetts. It made 14 grants totaling $24,800 in 2023; its 2024 filing reports no grants.
The Kinney Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $551
- -53.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $643
- -97.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kinney 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: 30 Bridle Path, Plainville, MA 02762
Phone: (703) 371-1570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kinney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are located in Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Kinney Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD | Education | $5,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | Charity | $3,000 |
| For Kids' Sake Foundation North Attleboro, MA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Speech Therapy Mattapoisett, MA | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Plymouth, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $551 | — | $643 | — | — | — | $43 |
| 2023 | $1,194 | $21,000 | $25,012 | $24,800 | 14 | $24,800 | $600 |
| 2022 | $5,206 | — | $498 | — | — | — | $279 |
| 2021 | $5,704 | — | $5,623 | $5,200 | 1 | $5,200 | $546 |
| 2020 | $11,327 | — | $468 | — | — | — | $576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kinney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43 for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Shepherd Center says it provides acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. The Home for Little Wanderers says it helps vulnerable children and families build permanent, positive change. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $24,800 in grants across 14 awards, an average of about $1,771 per grant. Listed recipients include Shepherd Center ($5,000), University of Maryland College Park ($5,000), The Home for Little Wanderers ($2,000), For Kids’ Sake Foundation ($2,000), Feeding America ($1,000), World Vision ($1,000), and WGBH Educational Foundation ($500).
The grantees describe their work in areas including medical care and rehabilitation, university programs, support for children and families, food access, humanitarian assistance, and educational and cultural programming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Kinney as president, treasurer, and director; Julie Kinney as secretary and director; and Will Kinney and Grant Kinney as directors.
The Kinney Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey Kinney, President, Treasurer & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Kinney
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Kinney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kinney
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Kinney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Kinney (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia Kinney (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kinney Family Foundation
How large is The Kinney Family Foundation?
The Kinney Family Foundation reported $551 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Kinney Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kinney 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 ↑
Where does The Kinney Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are located in Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Washington.
How much is The Kinney Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kinney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kinney Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kinney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0714254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kinney 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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