Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $153,834 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,333. 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$153,834
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,333
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $191,833 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,833 | 16 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $153,834 | 12 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy 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 Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $104,334 |
| Florida | 2 | $32,500 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children | General support | $43,333 |
| Adopt A Family of the Palm Beaches Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | General support | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Morristown Memorial Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Preschool Advantage | General support | $5,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| New Vernon First Aid Squad | General support | $1,000 |
| Douglass College | General support | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward L Hennessy Jr
- Elizabeth R Hennessy
- James T Elliott
- John C Onderdonk
- Michelle H Daigle
- Jeffery N Sandler
- Daniel Mielnicki
Questions people ask
Does Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation give?
$153,834 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward L Hennessy Jr (Founder), Elizabeth R Hennessy (Trustee, Executive Director), James T Elliott (Trustee, Treasurer) and John C Onderdonk (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Edward L & Ruth S Hennessy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.