John G Kennedy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
John G Kennedy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Savannah, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,904 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$118,904
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,848 the year before.
75% 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 | $107,250 | 37 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $94,848 | 43 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $118,904 | 66 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
John G Kennedy 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 John G Kennedy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 43 | $91,275 |
| Texas | 5 | $9,200 |
| New York | 4 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,900 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1,518 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Episcopal Church Sav | Church | $12,500 |
| St John's Church | Church | $10,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | Environment | $7,500 |
| Pace | Health | $7,000 |
| Scad | Education | $5,000 |
| Union Mission | Various homeless houses | $4,000 |
| Atlantic Youth Orchestra | Kids orchestra | $4,000 |
| St Johns Church | Church | $3,000 |
| Family Legacy | Financial support | $3,000 |
| 450 Bull St Foundation | Historic preservation | $2,500 |
| Green Meldrim House | Historic preservation | $2,500 |
| SCDS | Education | $2,500 |
| River Oaks Foundation | Beautification projects | $2,500 |
| St John the Devine | Church | $2,500 |
| 450 Bull Street Foundation | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 |
| Bike Walk Savannah | Bicycle campaign | $2,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School | School | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Keawalai'i Congregational Church | Church | $1,900 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Disaster relief | $1,860 |
| Telfair Museums | Financial support | $1,544 |
| Amica Center | Carole's guidance | $1,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Carole's guidance | $1,500 |
| KSBJ | Chrisitian radio support | $1,500 |
| Scad Musuem of Art | Education | $1,500 |
| Telfair Museums | Financial support | $1,500 |
| KSBJ | Financial support | $1,200 |
| Deep Center Inc | Financial support | $1,011 |
| Little Ogeeche Baptist Church | Cemetary maintenance | $1,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church of Memphis | Memory of n. Falls austin | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Savannah | Memory of jgk and annie o. Kennedy | $1,000 |
| Old Fellowship Baptist Church | Cemetary maintenance | $1,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal Church Tifton | Clayton's guidance | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Clara's guidence | $1,000 |
| Deep Center Inc | Falls' guidance | $1,000 |
| Old Savannah City Missions | Homeless mission | $1,000 |
| Mary's Place of the Coastal Empire | Falls' guidance | $1,000 |
| Green-Meldrim House | Clayton's guidance | $1,000 |
| SC Waterfowl Association | Kids summer camp | $1,000 |
| Aquila Music Foundation | Church | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie K Darbyshire
- John G Kennedy III
- Austin O Kennedy
Questions people ask
Does John G Kennedy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John G Kennedy Foundation Inc give?
$118,904 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John G Kennedy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Connie K Darbyshire (President), John G Kennedy III (Director) and Austin O Kennedy (Director).
What does John G Kennedy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.