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 organization that focuses on making grants in the field of engineering and science. With a total of $1.9 million paid in grants to two grantees in 2025, the fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Interdisciplinary studies
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
$5.2M
64%
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
$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.