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Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Ruth Verhoff. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2015 to $12M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $518K in 2020 to $888K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New Hampshire, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 15 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.
Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NH, NY.
Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.1M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K.
Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick F Kennedy | CO-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Melissa Ries | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth M Verhoff | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| VenturesGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Hanover, NH | $250K | 2023 |
| 5th Avenue Theatre AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $160K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Housing GroupGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Seattle University FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul Council Of Seattle AreaGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shirts Across AmericaGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Agros InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Usa West Province Society Of JesusGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Gatos, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Children Of The Setting Sun ProductionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wild Earth AlliesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chevy Chase, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Jesuits WestGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Gatos, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Path With ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Chief Seattle ClubGENERAL PURPOSES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Water 1st InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2022 |
| Catholic Community Services Of Western WashingtonGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rainier ScholarsGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Seattle Public Library FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Earl Palmer MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |