Henry P. Kendall Foundation
EIN 046029103 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$23.5M
224 grants · $2.6M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$72K
typical mid grants · $10K–$150K
grant size
37%
supporter · 47/128 multi-year
repeat
$96.9M
Assets (2024)
128
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(617) 951-2555
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.3M | $87.3M | $1.4M | 33 |
| 2017 | $3.2M | $96.5M | $4.5M | 27 |
| 2018 | $3.5M | $84.8M | $5.4M | 25 |
| 2019 | N/A | $94.3M | $3.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.0M | $99.9M | $1.8M | 27 |
| 2022 | $4.0M | $85.9M | $16.6M | 40 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $92.0M | $2.0M | 33 |
| 2024 | $3.3M | $96.9M | $3.8M | 39 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 224 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$72K
Average
$105K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$750K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (224 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Market Association | Boston, MA | $750,000 | PROVIDING OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC MARKET TO ADDRESS THE COVID CLOSING | 2020 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Waban, MA | $650,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE PILOT STORE AND CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION TO A SECOND LOCATION IN BOSTON | 2016 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Waban, MA | $500,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR DAILY TABLE'S OPERATING NEEDS DURING ITS CAPITAL STORE EXPANSION | 2022 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Waban, MA | $500,000 | PROVIDE OPERATING STABILITY DURING HISTORIC INFLATION AND PANDEMIC IMPACT | 2024 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $455,000 | 1. TO SUPPORT THE GET REAL NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM IN INCREASING LOCAL, ECOLOGICALLY SOUND, FAIR AND HUMANE FOOD AT THE... | 2017 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $374,500 | 1. SUPPORTS THE EXPANSION OF THE FOOD TO INSTITUTION NETWORK AND ONLINE DATA CENTER 2. EXPANDS THE FARM-TO-SCHOOL... | 2022 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $365,000 | 1. SUPPORT HIRING AN ORGANIZER FOR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM POLICY CHANGE 2. OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FARM TO INSTITUTION NEW... | 2023 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | $364,736 | 1. TO HIRE AN EXECUTIVE CHEF TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE FOOD PROGRAM PROMOTING HEALTH AND LOCAL... | 2018 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Durham, NH | $345,000 | 1. TO SUPPORT KEY LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND INITIATIVE 2. TO SUPPORT... | 2017 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $340,000 | 1. TO INCREASE NETWORK CAPACITY AND SUPPORT THE SHARED METRICS PROJECT FOR TRACKING THE FARM-TO-INSTITUTION EFFORTS... | 2016 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | $325,000 | 1. SUPPORT FOR THE UNH SUSTAINABILITY INSTITUTE 2. TO BROADEN THE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG REGIONAL... | 2020 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Durham, NH | $320,000 | 1. TO SUPPORT KEY BACKBONE FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND NETWORK 2. TO SUPPORT THE UNH SUSTAINABILITY... | 2018 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Providence, RI | $315,000 | 1. INCREASE THE ABILITY TO CONNECT LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMERS WITH THE 36 RI SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2. EXPAND SUPPLY CHAIN... | 2023 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | $310,894 | 1. SUPPORT FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK EXPANSION WITH OPERATING SUPPORT 2. CREATING CULTURALLY CONNECTED CAFETERIAS IN THE... | 2024 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $300,000 | 1. STRENGTHEN REGIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MOVEMENT 2. SUPPORT THE 7TH ANNUAL FARM TO SCHOOL INSITITUTE AND PROFESSIONAL... | 2024 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $300,000 | 1. TO EXPAND THE FARM TO SCHOOL INSTITUTE AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2. TO MOBILIZE... | 2018 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $285,000 | 1. SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE FARM TO SCHOOL STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION 2. TO STRENGTHEN THE FARM TO SCHOOL INSTITUTE... | 2020 |
| Vermont Sustainable JOBS Fund | Montpelier, VT | $285,000 | 1. SUPPORT STATEWIDE FARM-TO-PLATE NETWORK AND NEW STRATEGIC PLANNING 2. UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR RACIAL... | 2022 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | $285,000 | 1. HELP TO EXPAND THE FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND IMPACT ACROSS 4 PROGRAM AREAS 2. BUILD A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE... | 2023 |
| Vermont Sustainable JOBS Fund | Montpelier, VT | $275,000 | 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 10-YEAR NEW ENGLAND FEEDING NEW ENGLAND PROJECT 2. SUPPORT THE FARM TO PLATE NETWORK IN... | 2023 |
| Vermont Sustainable JOBS Fund | Montpelier, VT | $275,000 | 1. SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS TO MAKE SYSTEMATIC FOOD SYSTEM CHANGES 2. OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND | 2024 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation | Boston, MA | $275,000 | TO LEVERAGE BROADER INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF SOURCING MORE THAN 20% LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE... | 2017 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Waban, MA | $252,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE PILOT STORE AND CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION TO A SECOND LOCATION IN BOSTON | 2017 |
| John Merck Fund | Boston, MA | $250,000 | TO SUPPLEMENT THE MERCK FUND'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A NEW ENGLAND FOOD SYSTEMS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND | 2020 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Waban, MA | $250,000 | TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING NEEDS AND CAPITAL EXPANSION OF NEW RETAIL LOCATIONS | 2020 |
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