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Ethel Kennedy Foundation is a private corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Elizabeth Marran. It holds total assets of $9M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and California. According to available records, Ethel Kennedy Foundation has made 140 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $525K and $657K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $657K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 86 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 59 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ethel Kennedy Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 140 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MA.
Ethel Kennedy Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 140 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Ethel Kennedy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ethel Kennedy Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Marran | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Marran | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynn Marran | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
140
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
86
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Together We RiseCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | St Brea, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Learning AllianceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Georgetown University Law CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| Art Department Faculty Development FundCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Utica, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Southampton Hospital FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Southampton, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Umass Boston Ekm Scholarship FundCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Univeristy Of San Diego Justice In Mexico Project AlirioCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Orange County School Of The ArtsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Santa Ana, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Indian RiverCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Vero Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Access ChallengeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Gifford Youth CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Vero Beach, FL | $12K | 2023 |
| Columbia Business SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Hampshire CollegeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Immmigration And Refugee ServiceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Hotchkiss SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lakeville, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Salisbury School - John Morris ScolarshipCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Salisbury, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Orphanos The Harbor Mother'S ProgramCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Cordova, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp Hill VillageCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Copake, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| NeverthirstCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Birminghgam, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| East Hampton Historical SocietyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | East Hampton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| I Am Ministries Inc The Source Dignity BusCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Impact 100 Vero BeachCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Malala FundCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Charlie MikeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Liberty, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Sag Harbor Community RowingCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Sag Harbor, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center Of San DiegoCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The American Supporters Of Highgate SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Vassar College RowingCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Poughkeepsie, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| ApopoCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Broadway Housing CommunitiesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Savi At Mount Sinai HospitalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Jazz FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Easthampton Food PantryCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | East Hampton, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Indian River Clay IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Vero Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Self Realization FellowshipCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Charity NavigatorCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Harlan, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Salisbury SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Salisbury, CT | $36K | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of San Diego Alivio Program OaxacaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2022 |