Common Questions

What is Kenny's Kids?

Kenny's Kids is a private family foundation - EIN 85-3669013.

Kenny's Kids supports qualified not-for-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of children, teens, and young adults, while promoting self-reliance and personal responsibility. Additional information can be found on the About page.
What types of organizations are funded by Kenny's Kids?

Kenny's Kids only supports organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and publicly supported under section 509(a).

Organizations and programs vary but you can see a sample of previous grant recipients here.
How can I receive funding from Kenny's Kids?

Currently, Kenny's Kids is NOT accepting any unsolicited funding requests. The website will be updated when unsolicited requests for funding is reinstated.
How much money should we ask for?

Currently, Kenny's Kids is NOT accepting any unsolicited funding requests.
What are Kenny's Kids funding priorities?
Funding priorities are established by the Board of Directors on an annual basis and reviewed several times throughout the year. As we are continually evaluating programs, resources, and how to maximize the impact of our funding, the list below is strictly a framework.
- Priority is given to organizations that have received our funding in the past and have demonstrated the success of their program and the value of our investment.
- Priority is given to organizations/programs that fill unmet needs and do not duplicate the work/programs of other nonprofits in the area.
- Priority is given to organizatons that our Directors have hands-on experience with and/or are personally involved.
- Priority is given but not limited to organizations that are geographically situated in the following locations: Arizona, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
Will Kenny's Kids consider a multi-year grant request?

No. Kenny's Kids will not consider unsolicited requests for multi-year funding.
When will I hear back from Kenny's Kids after I submit the LOI?

Currently, Kenny's Kids is NOT accepting any unsolicited funding requests.
Why wasn't I invited to submit a full Grant Request?

Kenny's Kids receives numerous worthy funding requests. Unfortunately, we can't fund all of them due to budgetary/financial constraints and funding priorities.
How do I get in touch with Kenny's Kids?

Kenny's Kids can be reached by completing the Contact Us form.

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Kenny's Kids

Grant Information

Kenny's Kids is a private family foundation that supports qualified not-for-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of children, teens, and young adults.