The Kinney Family Foundation concentrates its giving exclusively to Catholic Charities for child development and family services, indicating a strong local, faith-based commitment to supporting family-centered social services. All recorded grants fund direct service work (child development/family service centers), suggesting the foundation prioritizes practical, community-level assistance rather than broad policy or advocacy.
Kinney Family Foundation’s giving is defined by repeated support for Catholic Charities’ child development and family service centers in Minneapolis, where the organization has made three consecutive annual grants of $53,802 in 2023, $54,000 in 2024, and $54,628 in 2025. That pattern points to a foundation that funds the same direct-service programs year after year rather than spreading grants broadly across many categories. Across the recent grants list, the foundation backs organizations serving children and families through family centers, post-adoption support, tutoring, educational materials, housing-related assistance, and basic needs programs. St. Paul-based recipients appear frequently, including Neighborhood House, St Catherine University, Children’s Home Society, East Side Learning Center, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The grant record also includes support for Camp Odayin’s Family Heart Camp and NPH-USA’s basic needs and education work for children. The foundation’s recorded grants all go to U.S. recipients, with Minnesota organizations making up most of the list. The overall pattern is consistent with localized, program-focused giving that centers children, family stability, and practical services for households using community-based supports.
A central theme in Kinney Family Foundation’s grantmaking is child and family services delivered through Catholic-affiliated and community-based programs. Catholic Charities received $54,628 in 2025 for a child development and family service center, while Neighborhood House received $30,386 in 2025 for family centers. Education-related support appears alongside that family-service work. St Catherine University received $33,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for its Access & Success Program. East Side Learning Center received $25,000 in 2023 and again in 2024 and 2025 for tutors and educational materials. The foundation also funds services for children with special family circumstances. Children’s Home Society received $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for post-adoption services for children. Camp Odayin received $28,000 in 2023 and $28,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for Family Heart Camp, showing continued support for a specific therapeutic family program.
$536K
$12.8M
$730K
$578K
Most grants fall between $2K and $21K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$21K
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Highly concentrated: all giving goes to a single nonprofit (Catholic Charities) via multiple grants totaling the foundation's entire recorded giving; funding is targeted to direct program support rather than diversified grantmaking.
Notable grantees: Catholic Charities
Typical grant size clusters around a median of $13,500, with a lower quartile of $1,950 and an upper quartile of $20,600. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including annual support patterns for several organizations. Grants are made by a family foundation and the foundation also funds individuals. The grant list suggests program support and operating-style support, with examples such as family centers, tutors and educational materials, and general fund support.
Giving is highly concentrated in Minnesota, which accounts for 73% of grants, while all recorded grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients. Minneapolis and St. Paul dominate the recipient map, with additional awards in Oakdale and Bloomington. The recent grants list shows repeated support for Minneapolis-based Catholic Charities and NPH-USA, along with St. Paul organizations such as Neighborhood House, St Catherine University, Children’s Home Society, East Side Learning Center, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
The foundation funds Catholic-affiliated and community-based direct service organizations serving children and families. Recent grants include child development and family service centers, family centers, post-adoption services, tutoring and educational materials, basic needs and education for children, and Family Heart Camp.
Yes. Several grantees appear across multiple years, including Catholic Charities in 2023, 2024, and 2025; St Catherine University in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Children’s Home Society in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Camp Odayin in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered at a median of $13,500, with a 25th percentile of $1,950 and a 75th percentile of $20,600. Recent awards also include several $25,000 grants and larger recurring grants above $50,000.
Minnesota receives the largest share of grants, at 73% of all grants in the dataset. The recipient list is concentrated in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with additional grants in Oakdale and Bloomington.
Yes. The foundation is marked as funding individuals, alongside its grantmaking to organizations serving children, families, and low-income households.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,627 | 2026 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY SERVICE CTR |
| ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY | ST PAUL, MN | $33,000 | 2026 | ACCESS & SUCCESS PROGRAM |
| NEIGHBOORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $30,490 | 2026 | FAMILY CENTERS |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ST PAUL, MN | $28,368 | 2026 | AT HOME FUND |
| CAMP ODAYIN | OAKDALE, MN | $28,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR FAMILY HEART CAMP |
| NPH-USA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $27,000 | 2026 | BASIC NEEDS & EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN |
| BRIDGING | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL FOR EMPOWERMEN | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | POST ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN |
| EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR TUTORS & ED MATERIALS |
| KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $20,600 | 2026 | FOOD SHELF & CRISIS FUND |
| MAHTOMEDI AREA EDUCATIONAL FDTN | MAHTOMEDI, MN | $20,200 | 2026 | PAUL GAERTNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| TICKETS FOR KIDS | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | ACTIVITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN |
| HOME FOR LIFE | STILLWATER, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TRANSPORTAION COST FOR PET PEACE COR |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILD DEV CENTER |
| RIVER VALLEY RIDERS | WOODBURY, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | EQUINE THERAPIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS |
| FACE TO FACE ACADEMY | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | CURRICULUM & PROGRAMS |
| WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL | NEW RICHMOND, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND FR NEEDY STUDENTS |
| THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGE CONSORTIUMISD 622 622 EDUCATION CENTER | NORTH ST PAUL, MN | $13,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR TUTORS & EDUCATIONAL |
| CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES | BROOKFIELD, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION AND CARE FOR UNDERPRIVILED |
| ALIGHT | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| USA FOR UNHCR | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| THE LIFT GARAGE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,830 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| MERCY CORPS | BOONE, IA | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | ST PAUL, MN | $1,200 | 2026 | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY |
| PINE TREE ACF | ST PAUL, MN | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| SENITIZO | GOLDEN, CO | $800 | 2026 | HEALTH CARE IN CAR |
| BELGRADE BASKETBALL | BELGRADE, MT | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO | SAINT PAUL, MN | $720 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| MAHTOMEDI AREA FOOD SHELF | MAHTOMEDI, MN | $600 | 2026 | FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED |
| RIDGEVIEW PTC | BELGRADE, MT | $400 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| PANTHER MUSIC BOOSTERS | BELGRADE, MT | $400 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| GALLATIN VALLEY FOOD BANK | BOZEMAN, MT | $400 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| NORTH HUDSON ELEMENTARY PTO | HUDSON, WI | $400 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| FEEDING SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $400 | 2026 | GENERAL FUNDING |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $54,628 | 2025 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY SERVICE CTR |
| NEIGHBOORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $30,386 | 2025 | FAMILY CENTERS |
| ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | ACCESS & SUCCESS PROGRAM |
| CAMP ODAYIN | OAKDALE, MN | $28,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR FAMILY HEART CAMP |
| TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ST PAUL, MN | $25,337 | 2025 | AT HOME FUND |
| NPH-USA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | BASIC NEEDS & EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | POST ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN |
| MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL FOR EMPOWERMEN | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| BRIDGING | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR TUTORS & ED MATERIALS |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$50,627CHILD DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY SERVICE CTR
ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
$33,000ACCESS & SUCCESS PROGRAM
NPH-USA
$27,000BASIC NEEDS & EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL FOR EMPOWERMEN
$25,000ADVOCACY PROGRAM
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
$25,000POST ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER
$25,000FUNDING FOR TUTORS & ED MATERIALS
MAHTOMEDI AREA EDUCATIONAL FDTN
$20,200PAUL GAERTNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
TICKETS FOR KIDS
$20,000ACTIVITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN
HOME FOR LIFE
$20,000TRANSPORTAION COST FOR PET PEACE COR
FACE TO FACE ACADEMY
$20,000CURRICULUM & PROGRAMS
ST MARY'S SCHOOL
$15,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND FR NEEDY STUDENTS
COMMUNITY BRIDGE CONSORTIUMISD 622 622 EDUCATION CENTER
$13,000FUNDING FOR TUTORS & EDUCATIONAL
PINE TREE ACF
$800GENERAL FUNDING
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
$800GENERAL FUNDING
SENITIZO
$800HEALTH CARE IN CAR
BELGRADE BASKETBALL
$800GENERAL FUND
MAHTOMEDI AREA FOOD SHELF
$600FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED
RIDGEVIEW PTC
$400GENERAL FUNDING
PANTHER MUSIC BOOSTERS
$400GENERAL FUNDING
GALLATIN VALLEY FOOD BANK
$400GENERAL FUNDING
NORTH HUDSON ELEMENTARY PTO
$400GENERAL FUNDING
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$54,628CHILD DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY SERVICE CTR
ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
$30,000ACCESS & SUCCESS PROGRAM
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
$25,000POST ADOPTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL FOR EMPOWERMEN
$25,000ADVOCACY PROGRAM
EAST SIDE LEARNING CENTER
$25,000FUNDING FOR TUTORS & ED MATERIALS