M & J Kennelly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
M & J Kennelly Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$14,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$386,581
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $13,500 | 9 | $303,197 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 8 | $338,777 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 8 | $386,581 |
How to apply
M & J Kennelly 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 M & J Kennelly Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $14,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St James the Apostle | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leo Catholic High School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mercy Home | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Schindler
- Leah Simmons
- Ralph J Schindler Jr
Questions people ask
Does M & J Kennelly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M & J Kennelly Foundation give?
$14,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs M & J Kennelly Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emily Schindler (Director), Leah Simmons (Director) and Ralph J Schindler Jr (President).
What does M & J Kennelly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.