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The Karen A and Kevin W Kennedy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, focusing on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only process. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $632,000 across 36 grantees, reflecting its commitment to fostering partnerships rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$632K
2025
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kevin W Kennedy
Board Member
K
Karen a Kennedy
Board Member
C
Coleman W Kennedy
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION?
No. THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION give?
THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $632 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF HAMILTON COLLEGE, SAGE RIDGE SCHOOL C/O TONYA ROBISON, and POINT REYES BIRD OBSERVATORY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION?
THE KAREN A AND KEVIN W KENNEDY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.