Ethel Kennedy Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 11-2768682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$708K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$17.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Orange County Highschool of the Arts | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Salisbury School - John Morris Scholarship | Salisbury, CT | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Umass Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Umass Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Umass Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $21,000 |
| Camfed | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Umass Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $16,600 |
| The American Supporters of Highgate School | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| John's Island Community Service | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $12,600 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | Valley Village, CA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Svces Adoption & Foster Care | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Jacobs San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, FL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Neverthirst | Birmingham, AL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Orphanos the Harbor Mother's Program | Cordova, TN | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Project Lift | Fort Pierce, FL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Safe Space Inc | Stuart, FL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| We Are All Human Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Easthampton Food Pantry | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Foster Love (Together We Rise) | Brea, CA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Camp Hill Village | Copake, NY | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Vassar College Rowing | Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's and Parkinson Association | Vero Beach, FL | Ccharitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Arf Hamptons | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Arf Hamptons | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Community Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the Californias | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Lvis | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Lvis | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Sag Harbor Community Rowing | Sag Harbor, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Self Realization Fellowship | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Barking Lot | Ramona, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Source | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Umass Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Vna & Hospice Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gift Planning | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Guild Hall | East Hampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Broadway Housing Communities | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Compassionate Care Als | West Falmouth, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Development | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| One Can Help | Waban, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Southampton, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708,000 | 65 |
| 2024 | $601,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $585,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610799349100961
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2768682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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