Kenosis Foundation
Accepts applications
Kenosis Foundation is a private foundation in Taylor, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $612,312 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $8,625 and the largest $137,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$612,312
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$8,625
- Largest grant$137,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $375,432 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $288,650 | 21 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $375,432 | 25 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $612,312 | 30 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sean B Carothers PO Box 189, Taylor, MS 38673 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (662) 473-2525 |
| What to submit | Applicants are requested to provide a detailed statement of need, including: *contact information *purpose of grant *amount requested *benefit to community |
| Deadlines | Grant letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Individual grant recipients are not applicable |
What Kenosis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 10 | $154,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $137,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $102,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $33,962 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision | Operations | $137,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Operations | $81,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operations | $69,400 |
| Here's Life Africa | Operations | $60,000 |
| Compassion International | Operations | $40,000 |
| Home of Grace | Operations | $40,000 |
| The Harvest Center of Charlotte | Operations | $21,600 |
| Compassion Ministries | Operations | $20,900 |
| Operation Mobilization | Operations | $12,500 |
| But God Ministries | Operations | $12,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing | Operations | $12,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International | Operations | $11,000 |
| Christian Aid Mission | Operations | $10,000 |
| Doors of Hope | Operations | $9,150 |
| Kindess Farms | Operations | $9,000 |
| Impact Church | Operations | $8,250 |
| Medical Ministires Clinic | Operations | $6,500 |
| Branch of Hope | Operations | $6,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Operations | $6,000 |
| The Pantry | Operations | $6,000 |
| French Camp Academy | Operations | $5,500 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | Operations | $5,500 |
| M28 Ministries | Operations | $5,000 |
| Community Food Pantry | Operations | $3,600 |
| First Baptist Church | Operations | $3,600 |
| Convoy of Hope | Operations | $3,000 |
| Danita's Children | Operations | $2,712 |
| Avsc | Operations | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Compassion Ministrie | Operations | $1,900 |
| Precept Ministires | Operations | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean B Carothers
Questions people ask
Does Kenosis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
How much does Kenosis Foundation give?
$612,312 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $8,625.
Who runs Kenosis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean B Carothers (Chair).
What does Kenosis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and food and hunger.