Edward L and Ruth S Hennessey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach Gardens, Florida · EIN 22-3140476 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis - a Haven for Women and Children | Paterson, NJ | General support | $43,333 |
| Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches Inc | Lake Worth, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Madison, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | Mendham, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Morristown Memorial Hospital | Morristown, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Preschool Advantage | Morristown, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| New Vernon First Aid Squad | New Vernon, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Douglass College | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $1 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,834 | 12 |
| 2023 | $191,833 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3140476
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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