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William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics is a private corporation based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is J P Morgan. It holds total assets of $23.9M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $16.6M in 2010 to $23.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of science & technology. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics has made 3 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $1.3M. Annual giving has grown from $840K in 2021 to $1.4M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $840K to $1.4M, with an average award of $1.2M. Grant recipients are concentrated in North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics primarily funds organizations in the area of science & technology. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC.
William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics has distributed a total of $3.5M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $1.3M, with an average of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $840K to $1.4M.
William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William R Kenan Jr Fund For Ethics is headquartered in CHAPEL HILL, NC.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Kenan Mccracken | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Bowser | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Holt K Hemingway | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven R Armstrong | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rob Baynard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas S Kenan Iii | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel W Drake | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Haywood Davis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Liza Kenan Howell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gareth Gwyn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evan Stewart Gwyn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Ardnt Shuping | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank H Kenan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$23.9M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$23.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$1.3M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$1.4M
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke UniversitySUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE KENAN INSTITUTE FOR ETHICS | Durham, NC | $1.4M | 2024 |