Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 13-6083407 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $102,500 and $569,900.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVEN M EIDELMAN - CO JOSEPH P KEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW 10TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON DC 20037 |
| Phone | 2022626898 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A SHORT CONCEPT PAPER OUTLINING PURPOSE, ACTIVITIES AND COST OF PROPOSED PROJECTS. POLICY FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT. |
| Deadlines | ROLLING |
| Restrictions | SHOULD BE PRIMARILY RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. |
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
50% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Rights Fund | Boston, MA | Supporting two public policy fellows to work internationally on inclusive education for students with intellectual disability. includes… | $569,900 |
| National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities | Washington, DC | Grant will provide financial support for a domestic public policy fellowship. the fellow will work under the direction of the joseph P.… | $102,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,400 | 2 |
| 2024 | $100,933 | 4 |
| 2023 | $222,400 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632659349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6083407
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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