E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
50% 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 | $970,361 | 11 | $19.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 15 | $23.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 16 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
E William and France Kenyon 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 E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $897,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $251,200 |
| Michigan | 2 | $152,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $28,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,132 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,084 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Enders Island | Unrestricted | $897,500 |
| Saint Louis de Montfort Academy | Unrestricted | $251,200 |
| University of Detroit | Unrestricted | $102,500 |
| Manresa Jesuit Retreat | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Confraternity of Our Lady Fatima | Unrestricted | $28,500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Thrive Irc Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Smokey Mountain Service Dogs | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| K91 Rescued to Rescue Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholics for Catholics | Unrestricted | $3,084 |
| Vna Hospice Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| America Needs Fatima | Unrestriced | $2,200 |
| Priests of the Sacred Heart | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $132 |
Officers and trustees
- France T Kenyon
- E William Kenyon Jr
- Thomas Stetser
- Michael Kanner
Questions people ask
Does E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists France T Kenyon (President), E William Kenyon Jr (Vice President), Thomas Stetser (Secretary) and Michael Kanner (Director).
What does E William and France Kenyon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.