Kennedy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kennedy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$56.3 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
79% 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 | $15.7 million | 13 | $48.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 12 | $53.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 15 | $56.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | R Wayne Peters General Counsel 320 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 756-5171 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Restrictions | All contributions are to qualified 501(c) organizations |
What Kennedy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $2.2 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $60,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga Foundation | To fund a new building for the nursing school | $1.6 million |
| Memorial Health Care System Foundation Inc | To support a public charity | $200,000 |
| Houston Museum of Decorative Arts | To support a public charity | $100,000 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundation | To provide funding for a professorship | $100,000 |
| Skyuka Hall | To support a public charity | $84,000 |
| The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center | To support a public charity | $50,000 |
| Friends of Special Children | To support a public charity | $25,000 |
| Erlanger Health | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| Saint Annes Episcopal Church | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| Haiti Deaf Academy | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Agape Youth and Family Center | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Retrieving Independence Inc | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Deo Clinic Inc | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | To support annual campaign | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Kennedy III
- Molly K Kennedy
- Elizabeth K Spratlin
Questions people ask
Does Kennedy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kennedy Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Kennedy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Kennedy III (President), Molly K Kennedy (Secretary & Treasurer) and Elizabeth K Spratlin (Chairman).
What does Kennedy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.