Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paonia, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,025 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$264,025
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,188 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,853 | 27 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $232,188 | 36 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $264,025 | 34 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 29 | $231,825 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,350 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CO Farm Food Alliance | Fight hunger | $70,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| N Fork Creative Coalition | Support the arts | $20,000 |
| Mad Ag Foundation | Ag support | $15,000 |
| Mirasol Agrivoltaic Foundation | Ag support | $15,000 |
| Amputee Coalition of America | Support amputees | $10,000 |
| CO Cross Disability Coalition | Support disabled persons | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Mtn Roots Food Project | Fight hunger | $10,000 |
| One Colorado Ed Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Ski Instruct Ed Fund | Community support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Community support | $10,000 |
| Village Health Partnership | Community support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Community support | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | Support education | $2,000 |
| Blue Sage for the Arts | Support the arts | $1,500 |
| Washington State Univ | Education | $1,350 |
| Colorado Academy | Support education | $1,000 |
| Denver Coop Pre-School | Support education | $1,000 |
| Volunteers Outdoor Co | Community support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Community support | $1,000 |
| Friends of CO Avalanche Info Center | Aid avalance education | $530 |
| Caws | Support animals | $520 |
| Citizens Healthy Community | Support community health | $520 |
| Paradise Theatre | Support arts | $520 |
| Individual | Community support | $520 |
| Individual | Support community activites | $500 |
| National Organic Coalition | Ag support | $500 |
| The Learning Council | Education | $500 |
| Western Slope Conservation Center | Support conservation | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Education | $350 |
| Individual | Support education | $215 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Kenney
- Clayton Kenney
- Duncan Kenney
- Horace Kenney
Questions people ask
Does Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation give?
$264,025 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Kenney (President/Treas), Clayton Kenney (Secretary), Duncan Kenney (Trustee) and Horace Kenney (Trustee).
What does Jay P K Kenney Foundation The Kenney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and education.