Malcolm E Kenney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation is a private foundation in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $463,625 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$463,625
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $174,500 the year before.
57% 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 | $150,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $174,500 | 7 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $463,625 | 14 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Malcolm E Kenney Foundation 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 Malcolm E Kenney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $463,625 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Education programming - $30,000slam dunk program - $40,000 | $70,000 |
| Ohio Aerospace Institute | Girls of tomorrow STEM explorers program at douglas macarthur leadership academy | $58,625 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Water technology exhibit | $50,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Green corps | $50,000 |
| The Young Women's Christian Association | Independence place | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Education program to support northeast ohio's children | $30,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | General operating support during the 2024-2025 school year and summer 2025 | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum Cleveland | Museum for all program | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter Cleveland | General support | $25,000 |
| Daily Dose of Reading | Play & learn program expansion | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Operating support for the YMCA of greater cleveland | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Cleveland | Hillcrest family YMCA 2025 annual campaign | $20,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Part-time employee for children and youth ministries | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Fy26 calander year-end match campaign | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine G Veres
- Marcia J Wexberg
Questions people ask
Does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation give?
$463,625 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Malcolm E Kenney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine G Veres (President, Director) and Marcia J Wexberg (Secretary, Treasurer, Director).
What does Malcolm E Kenney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.