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Hennessy Charitable Trust

Dubuque, Iowa  ·  EIN 426547826  ·  Private foundation

Hennessy Charitable Trust is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.0M in annual giving against $78.4M in assets. This page documents the 7 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Hennessy Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$78.4M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Hennessy Charitable Trust funds

Hennessy Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hennessy Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$4.0M2024
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$3.6M2022
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$3.5M2023
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$3.0M2020
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$1.8M2018
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$1.8M2017
Sisters of the Presentation
To care for the retired and infirm members of the Sisters of the Presentation
Dubuque, IA$1.2M2019

Hennessy Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$1.8M
2019$1.2M
2020$3.0M
2022$3.6M
2023$3.5M
2024$4.0M

How to apply for funding from Hennessy Charitable Trust

Hennessy Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Hennessy Charitable Trust

Does Hennessy Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Hennessy Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Hennessy Charitable Trust fund?
Hennessy Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Sisters of the Presentation, Sisters of the Presentation, Sisters of the Presentation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hennessy Charitable Trust give in grants?
Hennessy Charitable Trust reported $3.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.9M over 7 grants.
Where is Hennessy Charitable Trust located?
Hennessy Charitable Trust is based in Dubuque, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 426547826.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hennessy Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Hennessy Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.