The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$157,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $218,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $137,500 | 3 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $218,500 | 7 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $157,000 | 4 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
The Kennedy Family Charitable 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 The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $102,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | To provide whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. | $100,000 |
| Dana Farber | To support dr. Ursula matulonis' investigations of gynecologic cancers at dana-farber cancer institute. | $50,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | To support the 2025 keencheefoonee road race for children with cancer. | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To provide whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Kennedy
- Elaine M Kennedy
- Kylene M Kennedy
- Kelly M Barbee
- Karlyn M Kennedy
Questions people ask
Does The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation give?
$157,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Kennedy (Trustee), Elaine M Kennedy (Trustee), Kylene M Kennedy (Trustee) and Kelly M Barbee (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kennedy Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.