Kathleen Kennedy Foundation
Historical FunderBoone, North Carolina · EIN 81-3254029 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHLEEN KENNEDY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3015, BOONE NC 28607 |
| Phone | 8282620409 |
| Form and materials | CRITERIA, GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURAL DETAILS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION. |
| Deadlines | CRITERIA, GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURAL DETAILS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF A LETTER OF |
| Restrictions | CRITERIA, GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURAL DETAILS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION. |
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
33% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dranoff International 2 Piano Found | Miami, FL | Support piano slam 2024/2025 | $60,000 |
| High Country Caregivers Foundation | Boone, NC | Kinship navigation program | $50,000 |
| Project Dance Foundation | Boone, NC | The carolina snowbells program | $50,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow | Miami Shores, FL | Enrichment student's program | $50,000 |
| Wamy Community Action Inc | Boone, NC | Support our students scholarship | $50,000 |
| Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge | Boone, NC | Woman's issues support | $45,000 |
| Hospitality House of Nw N Caroli | Boone, NC | Renovation for health initiativ wing | $30,000 |
| Womens Fund Miami-Dade | Miami, FL | Support womens fund | $30,000 |
| Amour Dance Theatre | South Miami, FL | Mental health services & interventio | $25,000 |
| High Country Soccer Association | Boone, NC | Scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Buffalo Cove Outdoor Education Ctr | Deep Gap, NC | Summer camp foster youth | $10,000 |
| Back to School Festival | Boone, NC | School supplies | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $920,250 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502309349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3254029
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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