Hennessy Foundation
Accepts applications
Hennessy Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$190,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $179,800 the year before.
22% 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 | $179,800 | 21 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 13 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathleen Hennessy GDS Financial 232 Madison Ave Ste 9, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 599-8160 |
| What to submit | Letter of request |
What Hennessy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepards Inc | Empowers inner city teens by providing college pre | $40,000 |
| Lacrosse the Nation | Support for worldwide lacrosse programs | $30,000 |
| New Canaan High School | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Advocates | Protecting childrens right to an education | $15,000 |
| Prospector Theater | Improve quality of life for people with disability | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide arts educational and physical programs | $10,000 |
| Horizons Summer Program | To support youth summer programs | $10,000 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | Uniform and transportation needs for youth | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide youth with art educational programs | $10,000 |
| Whitby School | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Education Justice Academy | Provide assistance training to next generation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Youth skating program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Hennessy
- David Hennessy
Questions people ask
Does Hennessy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hennessy Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hennessy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Hennessy (President) and David Hennessy (Vice President).
What does Hennessy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.