THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Chapel Hill, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-1761145
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.9M in total grants paid across 1 grantee in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC
$5.2M
64%
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC
$3M
36%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE?
No. THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE give?
THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE make each year?
In 2025, THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE fund recently?
In 2025, THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY and NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE?
THE WILLIAM R KENAN JR FUND FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.