Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $213,905 the year before.
44% 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 | $187,036 | 25 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $213,905 | 21 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable 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 Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 14 | $161,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pony Express National Museum | General operating | $65,000 |
| Heartland Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank | General operating | $15,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| Allied Arts Council of St Joseph | General operating | $9,500 |
| Evolution United Methodist Church | General operating | $7,500 |
| Crossing Outreach | General operating | $6,000 |
| Noyes Home for Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pivotal Point Transitional Housing | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mission House Covenant Community Life Re | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Solace | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Symphony Society Inc | General operating | $4,500 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center Inc | General operating | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW Mo | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Historical Society | General operating | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Norma J and William J Kenney Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and youth programs.