Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,745 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$184,745
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $196,550 the year before.
37% 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 | $196,550 | 46 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $184,745 | 68 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Daniel and Gloria Kearney 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 Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $112,345 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $16,800 |
| New York | 7 | $10,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $1,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Federation | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion Care ALS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| O'Connor Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Openlands | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salem Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Business Chicago | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| McLean Hospital | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Writers Theatre | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friend of the Parks | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Shore Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Newberry | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Advance Illinois | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchrestra | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Donor Services | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marblehead Conservancy Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rockport Music | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shelby Area District Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Spur Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel P Kearney
- Gloria R Kearney
- Daniel P Kearney Jr
Questions people ask
Does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation give?
$184,745 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel P Kearney (Pres/Treas), Gloria R Kearney (Secretary) and Daniel P Kearney Jr (Vice President).
What does Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and arts and culture.