Kennedy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 62-1296643 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | R WAYNE PETERS GENERAL COUNSEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 MCCALLIE AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA TN 37402 |
| Phone | 4237565171 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TO QUALIFIED 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS |
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
40% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | To fund a new building for the nursing school | $1,600,000 |
| Memorial Health Care System Foundation Inc | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $200,000 |
| Houston Museum of Decorative Arts | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $100,000 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | To provide funding for a professorship | $100,000 |
| Skyuka Hall | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $84,000 |
| The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $50,000 |
| Friends of Special Children | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $25,000 |
| Erlanger Health | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | Macon, GA | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| Saint Annes Episcopal Church | Atlanta, GA | To support a public charity | $20,000 |
| Haiti Deaf Academy | Walker, IA | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Agape Youth and Family Center | Atlanta, GA | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Retrieving Independence Inc | Nashville, TN | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| Deo Clinic Inc | Dalton, GA | To support a public charity | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | To support annual campaign | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyuka Hall | Chattanooga, TN | To support a public charity | $166,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,262,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $2,076,272 | 14 |
| 2023 | $15,679,505 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349100236
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1296643
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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