Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$235,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $242,800 | 33 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $71,000 | 42 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 33 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust 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 Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | $223,000 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $7,000 |
| Nevada | 3 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Crossings | Building fund campaign | $200,000 |
| St Rose of Lima Parish | General support | $5,000 |
| Fools Five Cancer Research | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Las Vegas | Csa - st. Elizabeth ann seton | $2,000 |
| Warrior Club Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| American Legion - Post 90 | General support | $1,000 |
| Benedictine Living Community | General support | $1,000 |
| Bishop Dudley Hospitality House | General support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for Eastern SD | General support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Southern MN | Csa - st rose of lima | $1,000 |
| Church of St Mary | Building fund campaign | $1,000 |
| Church of the Risen Savior | General fund | $1,000 |
| Daily Transformation | Religious education publishing, distribution and promotion | $1,000 |
| Grace Place | General support | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary | General support | $1,000 |
| Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch | General support | $1,000 |
| Lewiston Ambulance Assn | General support | $1,000 |
| Lewiston Fire Relief Assn | General support | $1,000 |
| Lewiston Heartland Days | General support | $1,000 |
| Mother Teresa Catholic Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed American Veterans | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $1,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Teddy Bear Den | General support | $1,000 |
| The Banquet | General support | $1,000 |
| Winona State University Foundation | Support for volleyball program | $1,000 |
| Cotter High School | General support | $500 |
| Developmental Achievement Center | General support | $500 |
| Lewiston Church of the Brethren | General support | $500 |
| Lewiston-Altura High School | Booster club | $500 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | General support | $500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General support | $500 |
| Veterans Community Project | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tr Hennessy
- Cynthia Hennessy
- Mary Jane Powell
- Jay Hennessy
- Julie Hennessy
- Jon Hennessy
- Jeffrey J Hennessy
- Joel Hennessy
Questions people ask
Does Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust give?
$235,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Tr Hennessy (Director), Cynthia Hennessy (Director), Mary Jane Powell (Director) and Jay Hennessy (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and veterans.