The William R Kenan Jr Fund for Engineering Technology and Science
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 56-1761145 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$1,880,000
Total assets$45.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,880,000 and $1,880,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Support for the kenan institute for eng., tech., and science | $1,880,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,880,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,820,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,790,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101936
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1761145
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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