Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation
The Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation is a private foundation based in Mankato, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for the Kearney International Center at MSU Foundation and the Elizabeth Kearney Leadership Program at YWCA Mankato.
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation at a glance
In short: Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,250
- +705.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,477
- +266.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $822,481
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wynn and Ginnette Kearney 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: 133 Ironwood Ct, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 340-6541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MSU Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. Montana and New York each received 2%; the filing also lists Maryland and Texas at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $563; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Foundation Mankato, MN | Kearney International Center | $26,000 |
| YWCA Mankato, MN | Elizabeth Kearney Leadership Program | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Athletics Minneapolis, MN | Athletics and General Operations | $3,200 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Doctors of People Mankato, MN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt Long Island City, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Echo Food Shelf Mankato, MN | General Operations | $500 |
| Missoula Public Library Missoula, MT | General Operations | $500 |
| Public Land Water Access Association Bozeman, MT | General Operations | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Operations | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $822,481 | $23,256 | $62,935 | $60,250 | 11 | $61,350 | $21,671 | $40,418 |
| 2023 | $831,101 | $34,385 | $9,809 | $7,480 | 5 | $8,530 | $33,106 | $38,967 |
| 2022 | $769,988 | $10,752 | $49,702 | $47,467 | 18 | $48,467 | $9,517 | $39,299 |
| 2021 | $831,265 | $2,691 | $27,497 | $25,332 | 3 | $26,307 | $1,454 | $42,049 |
| 2020 | $856,071 | $7,765 | $23,805 | $21,400 | 14 | — | $6,815 | $42,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 2024 grants show support for higher education, a leadership program, and other charitable organizations. For example, Augsburg University describes its mission as educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Public Land Water Access Association says its mission is to maintain, restore, and perpetuate public access to Montana’s public lands and waters. Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America describes its purpose as promoting Scouting in northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma through programs, training, and awards that build character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $60,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $26,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $26,000 to MSU Foundation for the Kearney International Center and $25,000 to YWCA Mankato for the Elizabeth Kearney Leadership Program. Other notable awards included $3,200 to University of Minnesota Athletics for athletics and general operations, and $2,000 to Augsburg University for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R Wynn Kearney Jr as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and Ginnette Kearney as Vice President.
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation is led by R Wynn Kearney Jr., President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R Wynn Kearney Jr.
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginnette Kearney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation
How much does Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation give each year?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's typical grant size?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,477, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation that year got $563 on average.
Where does Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation give grants?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mankato, MN (4 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's largest grantees?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MSU Foundation ($26,000), YWCA ($25,000) and University of Minnesota Athletics ($3,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation reported $822K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for higher education, a leadership program, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wynn and Ginnette Kearney 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 Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's EIN?
Wynn and Ginnette Kearney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1877213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wynn and Ginnette Kearney 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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