Kathleen and David Kennedy Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 26-1292997 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Provide Assistance | $35,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | Educational | $31,250 |
| St Mary's Church | Lake Forest, IL | Religious | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | Educational | $23,750 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Religious | $20,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| College of Loyola Un Chgo | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Sonoran Institute | Tucson, AZ | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of St Mary of the Lake | Mundelion, IL | Educational | $4,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Scarritt Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Educational | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($149,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $239,250 | 19 |
| 2023 | $263,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610989349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1292997
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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