The Robert and Ann Kennedy
The Robert and Ann Kennedy is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Robert and Ann Kennedy at a glance
In short: The Robert and Ann Kennedy gave $81K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,231
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,563,685
- +5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% 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 Robert and Ann Kennedy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1499 W Palmetto Park Rd 107, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone: (561) 245-3285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Ann Kennedy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($14K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida and New York each accounted for 30% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia (12%), Tennessee (10%), and Massachusetts (7%). Grants also went to organizations in other states and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Ann Kennedy open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2025) to $91K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Education | $13,500 |
| American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate Hollywood, FL | Education and Research | $10,500 |
| Mental Health America Alexandria, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| STJUDE Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Research | $8,500 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | Animal Rescue | $8,000 |
| Fischer Ctr for Alzheimer's Researc New York, NY | Research | $6,500 |
| Oxfam Boston, MA | Education | $6,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Education and Research | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,563,685 | $180,700 | $102,240 | $81,000 | 13 | $86,890 | $165,717 | $93,113 |
| 2024 | $1,485,225 | $82,507 | $102,238 | $82,000 | 13 | $88,345 | $68,614 | $88,734 |
| 2023 | $1,500,641 | $47,531 | $110,310 | $83,000 | 14 | $83,000 | $32,670 | $80,702 |
| 2022 | $1,563,420 | $5,692 | $113,025 | $91,000 | 16 | $91,000 | $27,546 | $82,979 |
| 2021 | $1,670,753 | $185,296 | $107,359 | $86,000 | 15 | $86,000 | $165,604 | $91,088 |
| 2020 | $1,611,798 | $28,944 | $106,214 | $88,000 | 14 | — | $11,252 | $85,977 |
| 2019 | $1,670,086 | $17,346 | $105,325 | $86,000 | 14 | — | $25,220 | $88,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Ann Kennedy reported a distributable amount of $93K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, research, mental health, animal rescue, international aid, and veterans’ services. For example, Mental Health America describes its own work as advancing mental health and well-being through public education, research, advocacy, public policy, and direct service. Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $81,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,500, with a median of $6,000. Notable grants included $13,500 to Doctors Without Borders for education, $10,500 to the American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate for education and research, $10,000 to Mental Health America for education, and $8,500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for research. Other recipients included Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($8,000), Oxfam ($6,000), and Wounded Warrior Project ($5,000).
The foundation’s filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Ann F Kennedy, Robert Russell Kennedy, James Mark Kennedy, David Charles Kennedy, W Brian Kennedy, and Kathleen Ann Kennedy.
The Robert and Ann Kennedy's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann F. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Charles Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Mark Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen Ann Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Russell Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
W. Brian Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert and Ann Kennedy
How much does The Robert and Ann Kennedy give each year?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy gave $81K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 13 grants.
What is The Robert and Ann Kennedy's typical grant size?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,231, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Ann Kennedy give grants?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Robert and Ann Kennedy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Ann Kennedy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants), "Education and Research" (3 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are The Robert and Ann Kennedy's largest grantees?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy's largest 2025 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($13,500), American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate ($10,500) and Mental Health America ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Ann Kennedy?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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 Robert and Ann Kennedy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, research, mental health, animal rescue, international aid, and veterans’ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Ann Kennedy?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Robert and Ann Kennedy's EIN?
The Robert and Ann Kennedy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6466669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert and Ann Kennedy 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Robert and Ann Kennedy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robert-and-ann-kennedy-morg_7dce9eb9ebae41079e5542cd8bbdec06
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