John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
WASHINGTON, DC · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
AS THE NATION'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AND A LIVING MEMORIAL TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, WE ARE A LEADER FOR THE ARTS ACROSS AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD, REACHING AND CONNECTING WITH ARTISTS, INSPIRING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITIES. WE WELCOME ALL TO CREATE, EXPERIENCE, LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
$77.1M in foundation grants on record from 233 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Dba A James & Alice B Clark Foundation | $11.2M | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6.2M | 4 |
| Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation | $5.6M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $4.6M | 4 |
| Centene Foundation | $3.1M | 8 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $2.3M | 4 |
| Robert H Smith Family Foundation | $2.3M | 1 |
| National Symphony Orch Assn of Washington Dc | $2.2M | 4 |
| Hrh Foundation | $2M | 1 |
| Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation | $1.9M | 4 |
Leadership
AMBASSADOR RICHARD GRENELL (Principal officer)
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