Robert a & Marian K Kennedy Charitable Trust
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 30-0044978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL F WENKER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9905 3874 PAXTON AVE, CINCINNATI OH 45209 |
| Phone | 5133783075 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
15% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| Faith Freedom Life | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Stephen Catholic Church | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Drayton Hall | Charleston, SC | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| St Boniface School | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,992 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Henry Hosea House | Newport, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Melanoma Know More | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Nku Chase Law School | Highland Heights, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Serenity Recovery Network | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Als Association Central and Southern Chapter | Columbus, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Breaklthrough Tid Jdrf | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Catholioc Charities Sw Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth's New Life Center | Dayton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Shelterhouse | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Ha | Hamilton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Adopt a Class | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinanti, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Hamilton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cance Family Care | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Caring Partners International | Franklin, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Dcch Center for Children and Famili | Ft Mitchell, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Music Hall | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farm | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Guiding Light | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Lydias House | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Madisonville Education & Assistance Meac | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Urban Education Center | Covington, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Raptor Inc | Milford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Strategies to End Homelessness | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Carnegie Theatre | Covington, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Tutor Teens | Villa Hills, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wave | Newport, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ohio Alleycat Resource Oar | Cincinnati, OH | Promote chartiable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,992 | 57 |
| 2024 | $113,500 | 49 |
| 2023 | $88,000 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349100545
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0044978
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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