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The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy

Corpus Christi, Texas  ·  EIN 746040701  ·  Private foundation

The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.3M in annual giving against $364.9M in assets. This page documents the 2,133 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$364.9M
Total assets
2,133
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy funds

The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationjustice involvedlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Diocese of Corpus Christi
10% Income Distribution
Corpus Christi, TX$3.9M2022
Diocese of Corpus Christi
10% Income Distributions
Corpus Christi, TX$2.0M2023
Diocese of Corpus Christi
10% Income Distribution
Corpus Christi, TX$1.9M2024
Diocese of Corpus Christi
10% Income Distribution
Corpus Christi, TX$1.5M2020
Diocese of Corpus Christi
2020/2021 Projects
Corpus Christi, TX$683K2020
Chancery Office of Corpus Christi
Cathedral & Chapel Renovation
Corpus Christi, TX$600K2023
Chancery Office of Corpus Christi
Renovations (2nd of 5 payments)
Corpus Christi, TX$600K2024
Diocese of Corpus Christi
Hurricane Harvey Recovery
Corpus Christi, TX$600K2017
Corpus Christi Cathedral
Replacing Pipe Organ in CC Cathedral
Corpus Christi, TX$500K2023
Diocese of Beaumont
Hurricane Harvey Recovery
Beaumont, TX$400K2017
Facilities and Maintenance Dept
Ministry Support through Facilities Improvements
Laredo, TX$370K2023
Archdiocese of Galveston-hous
Hurricane Harvey Recovery
Houston, TX$300K2017
Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle
Construction of Two Candle Rooms
San Juan, TX$288K2022
Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle
Phase II of Candle Rooms construction
San Juan, TX$287K2023
San Agustin Parish Hall
Operational Support
Laredo, TX$253K2024

The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$12.9M
2018$11.5M
2020$14.4M
2022$16.9M
2023$16.0M
2024$16.8M

How to apply for funding from The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy

The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy'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 kenedy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy

Does The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy accept grant applications?
The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy'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 The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy fund?
The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Diocese of Corpus Christi, Diocese of Corpus Christi, Diocese of Corpus Christi. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy give in grants?
The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy reported $14.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $88.5M over 2,133 grants.
Where is The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy located?
The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy is based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746040701.
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About this profile. This page is built from The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy'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 The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.