The William R Kenan Jr Fund
Preselected recipients only
The William R Kenan Jr Fund is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.8 million and the largest $3.8 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.8 million
- Largest grant$3.8 million
- Assets$92.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $3.6 million | 1 | $78.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 1 | $87.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 1 | $92.6 million |
How to apply
The William R Kenan Jr Fund 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 The William R Kenan Jr Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $3.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation | Operations | $3.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas S Kenan III
- Sterling Kenan McCracken
- Liza Kenan Howell
- Daniel W Drake
- J Haywood Davis
- Robert P Baynard Jr
- Steven R Armstrong
- Holt K Hemingway
- Susan Bowser
- Frank Hawkins Kenan II
- Christopher Arndt Shuping
- Evan Stewart Gwyn
- Gareth Gwyn
Questions people ask
Does The William R Kenan Jr Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William R Kenan Jr Fund give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.8 million.
Who runs The William R Kenan Jr Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas S Kenan III (Vice President/Director), Sterling Kenan McCracken (Director), Liza Kenan Howell (Director) and Daniel W Drake (Pres./Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The William R Kenan Jr Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.