The Jerome P & Carol B Kenney Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to a diverse range of sectors, including animal welfare, arts and culture, health, and human services, with a particular focus on mental health advocacy. The foundation supports organizations that address these issues, demonstrating a broad philanthropic interest in enhancing community well-being. It primarily funds charities located in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts, indicating a preference for supporting initiatives in these areas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits seeking unrestricted general support, especially organizations in arts, animal welfare, libraries, mental health, or local community causes concentrated around New York and nearby states.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or the Northeast region (or having a clear programmatic link there).
- • Mission aligns with past grantees (arts/culture, animal rescue, libraries, mental health, higher education).
- • Request size in the small grant range (~$2K–$7K).
- • Ability to accept general operating support rather than a narrowly restricted project grant.
- • Existing relationship or an introduction to a trustee or advisor.
Geography
Observed grants in multiple states (three distinct states in 2023, with prior-year giving also including California), but giving is concentrated geographically: a large share of dollars flowed to New York recipients (about 71% in 2023).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in 2022 (13) and a smaller but still varied set in 2023 (5); recipients appear to span independent charities in arts, animal welfare, libraries, mental health, and education rather than a single affiliated entity.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees were added in 2023 (three new recipients), so entrance by unfamiliar organizations is possible, but filings and the application notes state grants are to preselected applicants, indicating selection is curated rather than broadly open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
