The Kenan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 58-1587972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$395K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
36% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge 21 Park City Corp | Park City, UT | Director's discretionary fund | $50,000 |
| Trinity School | Durham, NC | Designated for security | $40,000 |
| Unc at Wilmington Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Owen G. kenan fellowship endowment | $35,000 |
| Singing on Grandfather Mountain | Chapel Hill, NC | Operations | $30,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Director's discretionary fund | $25,000 |
| Duplin County Board of Education | Kenansville, NC | Liberty hall restoration | $25,000 |
| St Stephens Epsicopal Church | Durham, NC | Choir | $25,000 |
| Compass Family Services | San Francisco, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Dr. carl berg hepatology education fund | $15,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Linville, NC | General needs | $15,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Operations - greatest needs | $15,000 |
| St Stephens Epsicopal Church | Durham, NC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation of Nc | Chapel Hill, NC | Fitch comprehensive pediatric rehab center | $15,000 |
| Duke University Medical Center | Durham, NC | Fh kenan research fund in plastic surgery | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Coach internship program | $10,000 |
| Reality Ministries | Durham, NC | Honor of david mcswain | $10,000 |
| Seeds | Durham, NC | Operations - honor of will altwater | $10,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation of Nc | Chapel Hill, NC | Owen G. kenan pancreatic cancer research fund | $10,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation of Nc | Chapel Hill, NC | Owen G. kenan pancreatic cancer research fund | $10,000 |
| Commonweal | Bolinas, CA | Honor of michael lerner | $5,000 |
| Maker Union | Park City, UT | Director's discretionary | $2,500 |
| Fuller Center for Housing | Americus, GA | Teamanninmal support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $380,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $360,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102729
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1587972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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