The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIowa City, Iowa · EIN 36-4154135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$329K
Organizations funded116
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Care research of alzheimer's relative dementia | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $15,500 |
| Covenant Teaching Fellowship | Hollywood, FL | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kids on course endowment | $12,500 |
| Rotary District 6000 Hef Inc | Coralville, IA | Iowa m.o.s.t. (miles of smiles team) | $10,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Reach program | $10,000 |
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Holden comprehensive cnter | $8,000 |
| Iccsb Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $7,000 |
| First Tee of Naples Collier | Naples, FL | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Iowa City, IA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Iowa City Community School District | Iowa City, IA | Healthy kids school based clinic | $5,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Oaknoll Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Rotary District 6000 Hef Inc | Coralville, IA | Kerber - heart safe | $5,000 |
| United Way of Johnson County | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Women's golf | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Men's golf | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Hancher | $5,000 |
| American Seniors Golf Association Foundation | Marstone, NC | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Rotary District 6000 Hef Inc | Coralville, IA | Ryle scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Library special collection, scottish highlander alumni fund, and college of education | $4,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation | West Branch, IA | General operating fund | $3,900 |
| Shelter House | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $3,500 |
| Free Medical and Dental Clinic | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Mount Mercy University Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Prospect Meadows Sports | Marion, IA | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| The Iowa Childrens Museum | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Stanly sustaining fund | $3,000 |
| Community Crisis Services and Food Bank | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Csps Hall Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Four Oaks | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Iowa Golf Association Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Herman sani scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wee One Foundation | Lemont, IL | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Donald Ross Society Foundation | Concord, MA | General operating fund | $2,100 |
| Abbe Center for Community Mental Health | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Africa Youth Now Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - East Central Iowa | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Give Foundation | Riverside, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Library | West Branch, IA | USA endowment | $2,000 |
| Hope Lodge | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Iowa Golf Association Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Collier County | Naples, FL | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Rotary District 6000 Hef Inc | Coralville, IA | Clubfoot | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Summer of the Arts | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Ic morning qback club scholarship | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| The Bird House - Hospice Home of Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | General operating fund | $1,700 |
| Camp Courageous | Monticello, IA | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation | Brookline, MA | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Coralville Community Food Pantry | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 116 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,600 | 116 |
| 2024 | $289,500 | 126 |
| 2023 | $333,580 | 120 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622679349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4154135
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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