Kinney Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kinney Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $270,000 the year before.
62% 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 | $240,000 | 1 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 7 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $255,000 | 13 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Kinney Memorial 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 Kinney Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $165,000 |
| California | 4 | $37,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Tompkins Congregational Chu | General operating | $135,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Canadensis United Methodist | General operating | $15,000 |
| Return to Freedom | General operating | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Childrens Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels | General operating | $10,000 |
| Escondido Creek Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nature and Culture International | General operating | $10,000 |
| Experience Camps | General operating | $8,000 |
| East Bay Food Justice Project | General operating | $7,000 |
| Urban Justice Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ny Symphony Chorus | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hope H McGinn
- Isabelle Smith
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Kinney Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kinney Memorial Foundation give?
$255,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kinney Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hope H McGinn (Co-Trustee), Isabelle Smith (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Kinney Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and environment and conservation.