Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation is a private foundation in Eastover, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $217,911 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $105,911. 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$217,911
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$105,911
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $195,244 the year before.
60% 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 | $252,174 | 8 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $195,244 | 7 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $217,911 | 12 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Edward & Dorothy Kendall 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 10 | $192,911 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edisto Island Open Land Trust | Land Preservation | $105,911 |
| SC Historical Society | Historical Preservation | $25,000 |
| Society of Cincinatti | Humane | $20,000 |
| Broad River Arts Center | General Charity | $20,000 |
| YMCA Camp Greenville | General charity | $10,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| Central Carolina Community Found | Rachel Clarkson Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Red Door Community Inc | General Charity | $5,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Congaree | Religious | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Kendall
- Dorothy Kendall
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation give?
$217,911 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Kendall (President) and Dorothy Kendall (Vice President).
What does Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and faith communities.