Hennessy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-6153737 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHLEEN HENNESSY |
|---|---|
| Address | GDS FINANCIAL 232 MADISON AVE STE 9, New York NY 10016 |
| Phone | 2125998160 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepards Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Empowers inner city teens by providing college pre | $40,000 |
| New Canaan High School | New Canaan, CT | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Prospector Theater | Ridgefield, CT | Improve quality of life for people with disability | $10,000 |
| Horizons Summer Program | New Canaan, CT | To support youth summer programs | $10,000 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | San Francisco, CA | Uniform and transportation needs for youth | $10,000 |
| Whitby School | Greenwich, CT | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Education Justice Academy | Sacramento, CA | Provide assistance training to next generation | $10,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $179,800 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349102284
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6153737
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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