Kenan Center Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kenan Center Inc?
Kenan Center Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc ($312K), E&W G Foundation ($234K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($186K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kenan Center Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | $312,252 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| E&W G Foundation | $234,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $185,959 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Tower Family Fund Inc | $110,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Kaboom Inc | $67,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Network for Good | $56,672 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Cullen Foundation | $49,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Cullen Foundation of Western New York | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Connections Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Western New York Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Health Foundation for Western & Central | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| JM McDonald Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation | $1,553 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Verizon Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $75 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2019) to $255K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $130K.
What grants has Kenan Center Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | E&W G Foundation | NEW CAMPUS COMFORT SUITE AT NEW CIVIC CENTER/ARENA - YEAR 2 OF 3 | $117,000 |
| 2025 | Tower Family Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | JM McDonald Foundation Inc | ACRES on the Go | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $200 |
| 2024 | Tower Family Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | YOUTH | $41,428 |
| 2024 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | ART & CULTURE | $26,800 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | PROGRAM FUNDS: RETURN TO PRODUCING THEATRE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | $24,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $14,132 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $10,827 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Health Foundation for Western & Central | RURAL HEALTH MICROGRANT FUND 2023 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $250 |
| 2023 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | ARTS & CULTURE | $34,820 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $25,108 |
| 2023 | The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $23,647 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | 2024 CULLEN FELLOWS - EMERGING PERF ARTS LEADERS PRGM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $500 |
| 2022 | E&W G Foundation | NEW CAMPUS COMFORT SUITE AT NEW CIVIC CENTER/ARENA - YEAR 1 OF 3 | $117,000 |
| 2022 | Cullen Foundation | TAYLOR THEATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $44,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; COACHING FOR THE FUTURE; STEAM AT KENAN; FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $23,758 |
| 2022 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | ARTS & CULTURE | $20,530 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $12,598 |
| 2022 | The Western New York Foundation | SMART SPACES ON CAMPUS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Joanne and Frank Collins Charitablefoundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $500 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 12/02/22 | $500 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; DAISY'S ADVENTURE GARDEN PHASE TWO; CRISIS SERVICES' CO-LOCATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT | $72,907 |
| 2021 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,074 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kenan Center Inc?
Kenan Center Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc ($312K), E&W G Foundation ($234K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($186K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kenan Center Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Kenan Center Inc's largest funder?
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Kenan Center Inc, with $312K across 10 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Kenan Center Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kenan Center Inc across 43 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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