The Kennedy Commission
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Kennedy Commission?
The Kennedy Commission is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Orange County's United Way ($507K), The California Endowment ($398K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Kennedy Commission between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County's United Way | $507,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The California Endowment | $397,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $375,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Weingart Foundation | $275,500 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| The James Irvine Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Joseph Health System Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Orange County Congregation Community Organization | $103,333 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation | $102,500 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Housing California Inc | $85,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Trust for Public Land | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag | $50,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| St Jude Hospital | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Low Income Investment Fund | $14,285 | 1 | 2021 |
| Merritt Community Capital Corporation | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Affordable Housing Access Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $7,310 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $3,375 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
What grants has The Kennedy Commission received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and Transportation | $375,000 |
| 2024 | The James Irvine Foundation | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Orange County's United Way | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Orange County Congregation Community Organization | SUBGRANT ANAHEIM INTERSECTIONS PROJECT | $103,333 |
| 2024 | The California Endowment | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS OF RESIDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY THROUGH LAND USE PRACTICES. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Merritt Community Capital Corporation | AFFORDABLE HOUSING EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Banc of California Charitable Foundation | THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $625 |
| 2023 | Orange County's United Way | Health/Human Service | $357,000 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | HOUSING | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Weingart Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The California Endowment | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS OF RESIDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY THROUGH LAND USE PRACTICES. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Housing California Inc | Residents United Network | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation | INCREASING HOUSING STABILITY FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES | $17,500 |
| 2023 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $775 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | HOUSING | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The California Endowment | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS OF RESIDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY THROUGH LAND USE PRACTICES. | $85,000 |
| 2022 | The Trust for Public Land | STEWARDSHIP | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Housing California Inc | Residents United Network | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $750 |
| 2022 | Weingart Foundation | STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN WEINGART FOUNDATION FRAMEWORK FEEDBACK | $250 |
| 2022 | Weingart Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPATION IN WEINGART FOUNDATION LISTENING SESSION | $250 |
| 2021 | Weingart Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The California Endowment | REDWOOD VOICE SUPPORTING YOUTH VOICES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY: TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE YOUTH MEDIA TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN DEL NORTE COUNTY AND ADJACENT TRIBAL LANDS. | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation | CAPACITY BUILDING | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Kennedy Commission?
The Kennedy Commission is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Orange County's United Way ($507K), The California Endowment ($398K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Kennedy Commission between 2019–2025.
Who is The Kennedy Commission's largest funder?
Orange County's United Way is the largest recorded funder of The Kennedy Commission, with $507K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Kennedy Commission received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to The Kennedy Commission across 44 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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