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John F Kennedy Center for the Performing

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 530245017  ·  Private foundation

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $635.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 75 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$635.9M
Total assets
75
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John F Kennedy Center for the Performing funds

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education.

Arts & CultureHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John F Kennedy Center for the Performing, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Turnaround Arts California
TA LOCAL PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$220K2019
Turanround Arts California
TURNAROUND ARTS
Los Angeles, CA$176K2023
Turnaround Arts California
TA LOCAL PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$137K2020
Turanround Arts California
TURNAROUND ARTS
Los Angeles, CA$112K2024
Iatselocal 22 Stagehands Welfare Plan
COVID RELIEF
Silver Spring, MD$100K2020
Turnaround Arts CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$63K2017
Exploring the Arts in California
TURNAROUND ARTS
Astoria, NY$56K2023
Turnaround Arts California
TA LOCAL PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$47K2018
Actf Management Ltd
KC AMERICAN COLLEGE
Arlington, VA$46K2023
Turanround Arts California
TURNAROUND ARTS
Los Angeles, CA$46K2022
Milwaukee School Board of DirectorsMilwaukee, WI$40K2017
Actf Management Ltd
SEE PART IV
Wenatchee, WA$37K2024
Exploring the Arts in California
TURNAROUND ARTS
Astoria, NY$32K2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company
NEW PLAYS INITIATIVE
Chicago, IL$30K2022
Perpich Center for Arts EducationGolden Valley, MN$30K2017

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$310K
2018$92K
2019$320K
2020$318K
2022$228K
2023$405K
2024$231K

How to apply for funding from John F Kennedy Center for the Performing

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing'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. You can review the foundation directly at kennedy-center.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Center for the Performing

Does John F Kennedy Center for the Performing accept grant applications?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing'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 John F Kennedy Center for the Performing fund?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Turnaround Arts California, Turanround Arts California, Turnaround Arts California. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John F Kennedy Center for the Performing give in grants?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 75 grants.
Where is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing located?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530245017.
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About this profile. This page is built from John F Kennedy Center for the Performing'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 John F Kennedy Center for the Performing. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.