Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $354,250 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$354,250
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $371,750 the year before.
29% 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 | $371,750 | 45 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $354,250 | 41 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Ronald and Eva Kinney Family 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 Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $137,000 |
| Michigan | 7 | $86,500 |
| Colorado | 6 | $53,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $27,000 |
| California | 4 | $11,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Mr and mrs ronald f kinney mayo foundation research directorship | $100,000 |
| Birthright of St Joseph | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Stephen, liam, and riley kinney family donor-advised fund | $29,500 |
| Friends of St Malachy | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts | Operating support | $19,000 |
| Pocoapoco | Operating support | $10,500 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School | Tuition scholarship in honor of ronald f. Kinney | $10,000 |
| Carleton College | Ronald f kinney jr library fund | $5,000 |
| Aspen Chapel | Vesey rental fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Malachy | Challenge grant for legends event | $5,000 |
| Aspen Chapel | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness | Heartfelt foundation | $3,500 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Bailey shaw memorial advised fund | $3,000 |
| Lakulish International Fellowship Endowment Fdn | Maintenance of ashram | $2,501 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Brooks School | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Hamilton College | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Water for People | Operating support | $2,500 |
| University of Minnesota | The raptor center | $2,500 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Rural studio | $2,500 |
| Bunny's Buddies | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Journeyman International | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Heart of Winooski Foundation | Operating support | $2,500 |
| K9S for Warriors | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Kiva Microfunds | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Psycharmor | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Vermont | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School | Annual golf classic | $2,500 |
| Lakulish International Fellowship Endowment Fdn | Maintenance of premises | $2,499 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Annual bishop's appeal | $2,000 |
| New York University | Department of art history | $2,000 |
| Friends of St Malachy | School peace room | $2,000 |
| Hospice at Home | Lory's place | $1,000 |
| American Camping Association | Alford lake camp scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Aspen Country Day School | Bill huffman endowed fund for outdoor education | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan | Brighter futures for mothers and infants gala | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eva J Kinney
- James C Melvin
- Bradley E Weller
- Loyal A Eldridge III
Questions people ask
Does Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation give?
$354,250 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eva J Kinney (Chairman/President/Director), James C Melvin (Vice President/Director), Bradley E Weller (Treasurer/Director) and Loyal A Eldridge III (Secretary/Director).
What does Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.