Kenny Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kenny Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $961,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$961,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $958,800 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $958,800 | 15 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $961,000 | 17 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Kenny Foundation Inc 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 Kenny Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $861,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Foundation | general fund | $300,000 |
| Archdiocese of Denver | general fund | $100,000 |
| Sidewalk Advocates for Life | general fund | $100,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | general fund | $100,000 |
| Fire Foundation | general fund | $75,000 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe | general fund | $50,000 |
| Hope House of Colorado | general fund | $35,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord | general fund | $25,000 |
| Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy | general fund | $25,000 |
| Annunciation Catholic School | general fund | $25,000 |
| Assumption Catholic School | general fund | $25,000 |
| Guardian Angels Catholic School | general fund | $25,000 |
| St Rose of Lima School | general fund | $25,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Classical School | general fund | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Poor Box | general fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Denver | general fund | $3,000 |
| Bal Swan Children's Center | general fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Gryzmala
- Jean Gryzmala
- Nick Zieser
- Sandra L DeSantiago
- James M Gryzmala
- Sean Grycel
Questions people ask
Does Kenny Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenny Foundation Inc give?
$961,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kenny Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Gryzmala (President), Jean Gryzmala (secretary), Nick Zieser (Treasurer / Assist Secretary) and Sandra L DeSantiago (V.P. Grant Administration) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kenny Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.