The Thomas S Kenan Iii Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-1816652
Foundation Overview
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, The Thomas S Kenan Iii Foundation has awarded 234 grants totaling $1,496,775 to organizations in North Carolina, New York and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $42,500, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,496,775
Total Assets
$5,751,429
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
43
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Decline
-70%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 49%
21 of 43 recipients (49%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
76% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Durham (29%), Chapel Hill (27%), Raleigh (12%).
Funding Trajectory
+65%
Strong 65% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Thomas S Kenan Iii Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign | $500 | Davis, CA, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Bridge21 Park City | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Greatest Needs | 2024 |
| Duke Divinity School | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Duke Universityalumni And Development Records | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | The Thomas S. Kenan Educational Fund - Sp Duke Gardens | 2024 |
| Duplin County Board Of Education | $12,000 | Kenansville, NC, US | James Kenan High School Scholarships | 2024 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $30,000 | Kenansville, NC, US | Liberty Hall Commission - Repairs | 2024 |
| Durham Nativity School | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Instructional Supplies | 2024 |
| Frank H Kenan Chapel Landfall | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Uncsa Music Student Concerts | 2024 |
| Caring House Inc | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations - Memory Frankie Dubose | 2024 |
| Cfk Africa | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Kenan Center Lockport | $15,000 | Lockport, NY, US | Director's Discretionary Fund | 2024 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Kenan Instititue Ethics - Director's Discretionary | 2024 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Greatest Needs | 2024 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $6,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Kahanu Garden Discretionary Fund | 2024 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Nc Center For Nonprofits | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Lockport | $2,500 | Lockport, NY, US | Music Concerts | 2024 |
| North Carolina State University | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wrk, Jr. Fund For Ets | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Orange County | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Service | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Landfall Foundation | $2,600 | Wilmington, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | $3,000 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | Support - Martha Washington Quilts | 2024 |
| North Carolina Zoo Society | $2,500 | Asheboro, NC, US | Undesignated - Memory Of Owen Kenan | 2024 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| North Carolina Children's Museum (Kidzu) | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Preservation North Carolina | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support "New Wheels" | 2024 |
| Saint Mary's School | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support 2025 Auction Gala | 2024 |
| Saint Mary's School | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Designated For Sarah Graham Kenan Fund | 2024 |
| School Of Ethics And Global Leadership | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Secu Family House Of Unc Hospitals | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Durham, NC, US | Designated For The Fh Kenan Concert Fund | 2024 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Organ Dedication Company | 2024 |
| Swingpals Inc | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Greatest Needs | 2024 |
| Table Ministries Inc | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Thalian Association Community Theatre | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support Production Of 1776 Musical | 2024 |
| The Arts Center - Carrboro | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| The Arts Center - Carrboro | $2,500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Auction Support | 2024 |
| Unc- Wilmington | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Health Care Initiatives - Honor Dr. & Mrs Sayeds | 2024 |
| Unc - Greensboro | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Happy Dubose Kenan Gray Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Urban Youth Impact Inc | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Facilities Imp./blg Project & Scholarships | 2024 |
| Virginia Theological Seminary | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Washington National Cathedral | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated | 2024 |
| Arts & Sciences Foundation | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Bands Alumni Association (10-4948) Fund | 2023 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | The Kenan Institute For Ethics | 2023 |
| Duplin County Board Of Education | $12,000 | Kenansville, NC, US | James Kenan High School Scholarships | 2023 |
| Durham Nativity School | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | 1/2 Education Resources/ 1/2 Instructional Supplies | 2023 |
| Dream Yard Project Inc | $2,500 | Bronx, NY, US | 30th Anniversary | 2023 |
| Duke Universityalumni And Development Records | $22,500 | Durham, NC, US | The Thomas S. Kenan Educational Fund ($12,500 Gift And $10,000 Gift) | 2023 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $2,500 | Kenansville, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Frank H Kenan Chapel Landfall | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Uncsa Music Student Concerts | 2023 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | $15,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Restoration - Dining Room | 2023 |
| James G Martin Center | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Of Civics Education | 2023 |
| Kenan Center Lockport | $10,000 | Lockport, NY, US | Director's Discretionary Fund | 2023 |
| Kenan-flagler Businsess School Foundation | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute Of Private Enterprise | 2023 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $15,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Mcbryde Gardens | 2023 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | Campaign For Growth | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $5,000 | Landover, MD, US | Support Memberships | 2023 |
| Penland School Of Crafts | $1,500 | Penland, NC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Nc Center For Nonprofits | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Joseph's Villa | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| North Carolina State University | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wrk, Jr. Fund For Ets | 2023 |
| Nc Symphony | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Smithsonian | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Food For Thought | 2023 |
| Trinity School Of Durham | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Head Of School Discretionary Fund | 2023 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | $5,000 | Matthews, NC, US | Designated For Operations Of Kenan Cottage | 2023 |
| Unc School Of Arts Foundation | $10,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Thomas S. Kenan Institute For Arts | 2023 |
| Wcpe | $1,200 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $1,500 | Austin, TX, US | Opeartions | 2023 |
| Youth Mentoring Collaborative | $12,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations-undesignated | 2023 |
| Executive Mansion Fund Inc Co Nc Musuem Of History | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Greatest Needs | 2022 |
| Foxcroft School | $10,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | State Of The Art/art Of The State Exhibition | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $3,625 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated And 2023 Member Drive Support | 2022 |
| Knowledge Well Inc | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Duke Universityduke Divinity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Divinity Dean's Initiative Fund | 2022 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $2,500 | Kenansville, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Explorer Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ncbiwa | $1,500 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Support 2023 Spring Meeting | 2022 |
| Penland School Of Crafts | $1,000 | Penland, NC, US | Support "Giving Day" | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Villa | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Artscenter | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support New Location Opening | 2022 |
| The Glenwood Cemetery Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Lockport, NY, US | Repair And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | $10,000 | Matthews, NC, US | Designated For Operations Of Kenan Cottage | 2022 |
| Kidzu Children's Musuem | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Fall Benefit In Honor Of Lisa Price | 2022 |
| Landfall Foundation | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support Fund Raiser "The Road To Augusta" | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | $2,500 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | Founders Committee's 2023 Event | 2022 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Advacement Office | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | School Of Education - Fund #222201 | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $15,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Director Kahana Gardens - Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Support Cc Spaulding School Program | 2022 |
| Unc-greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Happy Dubose Kenan Gray Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unc-wilmington | $2,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Kenan House Maintenance | 2022 |
| Virginia Theological Seminary | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowed Music Chair Fund | 2022 |
| Secu Family House Of Unc Hospitals | $42,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign/year-end Deficit - Most Needed Area | 2022 |
| Wcpe | $5,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Ackland Art Musuem | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Campaign For Carolina | 2022 |
| The Epsicopal Church Of The Advocate | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations - In Memory Of The Reverend Abalom Jones | 2022 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Turkey 5k Trot - Refreshment Station | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Fitch Comprehensive Pediatric Rehab Program Fund | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Children's Newborn Special Gift Fund | 2022 |
| Executive Mansion Fund Inc Co Nc Musuem Of History | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Greatest Needs | 2022 |
| Foxcroft School | $10,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | State Of The Art/art Of The State Exhibition | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $3,625 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated And 2023 Member Drive Support | 2022 |
| Knowledge Well Inc | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Duke Universityduke Divinity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Divinity Dean's Initiative Fund | 2022 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $2,500 | Kenansville, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Explorer Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ncbiwa | $1,500 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Support 2023 Spring Meeting | 2022 |
| Penland School Of Crafts | $1,000 | Penland, NC, US | Support "Giving Day" | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Villa | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Artscenter | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support New Location Opening | 2022 |
| The Glenwood Cemetery Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Lockport, NY, US | Repair And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | $10,000 | Matthews, NC, US | Designated For Operations Of Kenan Cottage | 2022 |
| Kidzu Children's Musuem | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Fall Benefit In Honor Of Lisa Price | 2022 |
| Landfall Foundation | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support Fund Raiser "The Road To Augusta" | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | $2,500 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | Founders Committee's 2023 Event | 2022 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Advacement Office | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | School Of Education - Fund #222201 | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $15,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Director Kahana Gardens - Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Support Cc Spaulding School Program | 2022 |
| Unc-greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Happy Dubose Kenan Gray Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unc-wilmington | $2,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Kenan House Maintenance | 2022 |
| Virginia Theological Seminary | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowed Music Chair Fund | 2022 |
| Secu Family House Of Unc Hospitals | $42,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign/year-end Deficit - Most Needed Area | 2022 |
| Wcpe | $5,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Ackland Art Musuem | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Campaign For Carolina | 2022 |
| The Epsicopal Church Of The Advocate | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations - In Memory Of The Reverend Abalom Jones | 2022 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Turkey 5k Trot - Refreshment Station | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Fitch Comprehensive Pediatric Rehab Program Fund | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Children's Newborn Special Gift Fund | 2022 |
| Executive Mansion Fund Inc Co Nc Musuem Of History | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Greatest Needs | 2022 |
| Foxcroft School | $10,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | State Of The Art/art Of The State Exhibition | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $3,625 | Washington, DC, US | Undesignated And 2023 Member Drive Support | 2022 |
| Knowledge Well Inc | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Duke Universityduke Divinity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Divinity Dean's Initiative Fund | 2022 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $2,500 | Kenansville, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Durham Nativity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Explorer Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ncbiwa | $1,500 | Wrightsville Beach, NC, US | Support 2023 Spring Meeting | 2022 |
| Penland School Of Crafts | $1,000 | Penland, NC, US | Support "Giving Day" | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Villa | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Artscenter | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support New Location Opening | 2022 |
| The Glenwood Cemetery Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Lockport, NY, US | Repair And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Support Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | $10,000 | Matthews, NC, US | Designated For Operations Of Kenan Cottage | 2022 |
| Kidzu Children's Musuem | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Fall Benefit In Honor Of Lisa Price | 2022 |
| Landfall Foundation | $5,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support Fund Raiser "The Road To Augusta" | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | $2,500 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | Founders Committee's 2023 Event | 2022 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Advacement Office | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | School Of Education - Fund #222201 | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $15,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Director Kahana Gardens - Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Support Cc Spaulding School Program | 2022 |
| Unc-greensboro | $25,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Happy Dubose Kenan Gray Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unc-wilmington | $2,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Kenan House Maintenance | 2022 |
| Virginia Theological Seminary | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowed Music Chair Fund | 2022 |
| Secu Family House Of Unc Hospitals | $42,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign/year-end Deficit - Most Needed Area | 2022 |
| Wcpe | $5,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Ackland Art Musuem | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Campaign For Carolina | 2022 |
| The Epsicopal Church Of The Advocate | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations - In Memory Of The Reverend Abalom Jones | 2022 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Turkey 5k Trot - Refreshment Station | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $12,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Fitch Comprehensive Pediatric Rehab Program Fund | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Children's Newborn Special Gift Fund | 2022 |
| Autism Society Of North Carolina | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Cameron Art Museum | $10,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | State Of The Art/art Of The State Exhibition | 2021 |
| Caring House Inc | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Annual Benefit | 2021 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Campaign | 2021 |
| Durham Nativity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Explorer Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Duke Divinity School | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Dean's Discretionary Fund | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church- Lockport | $10,000 | Lockport, NY, US | Music Program | 2021 |
| Duplin County Education Foudnation | $2,000 | Kenansville, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Emily K Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations -honor Coach K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Museum | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Brimley Society-support | 2021 |
| Freinds Of The Smithsonian | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | 2021 Challenge Fund Drive | 2021 |
| Historic Hillsborough Commission | $1,200 | Hillsborough, NC, US | Support Burwell School Historic Site | 2021 |
| Institute For Humane Studies George Mason University | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Johnson Service Corps | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations - Servant Leadership | 2021 |
| Kidzu Children's Musuem | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Fall Benefit | 2021 |
| Landfall Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | $2,500 | Merrifield, VA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Museum Of Life And Science | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Nc Zoological Society | $5,000 | Asheboro, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $1,200 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Kahana Garden Support | 2021 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Nc Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Nc Center For Non-profits | $1,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Ncfl | $5,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Unc Hospitals Patient & Family | 2021 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operations - Undesignated | 2021 |
| North Carolina Symphony | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Orange Literacy | $2,500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Operations - Undesignated | 2021 |
| Pbs North Carolina | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Reality Ministries | $2,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations/support Talent Show | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Chapel Hill | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| School Of Ethics & Global Leadership | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship Support - Homecoming 2021 | 2021 |
| Secu Family House Of Unc Hospitals | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Operating Fund | 2021 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | $18,000 | Durham, NC, US | Undesignated | 2021 |
| Thalian Association Community Theater | $2,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Support Youth Theatre Program | 2021 |
| Thalian Hall Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Ackland Art Musuem | $20,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| The Chamber Orchestra Of The Triangle | $22,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Nc Fellowship | 2021 |
| The Epsicopal Church Of The Advocate | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operations - The Fold & The Field | 2021 |
| Trosa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations - Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Health Annual Tar Heal Tuesday | 2021 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Designated For Health Care Workers | 2021 |
| Unc Press | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Press Club Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Urban Ministries Of Durham | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Center For The Study Of The American Southunc-ch | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Operations - Special Events | 2020 |
| Duplin County Education Foundation | $1,500 | Kenansville, NC, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Durham Academy Development Office | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Da Giving Day Pledge | 2020 |
| Durham Children's Initiative | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations Challenge Grant | 2020 |
| Durham Nativity School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations - Instructional Support | 2020 |
| Episcopal Church Of The Advocate | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church- Lockport | $13,000 | Lockport, NY, US | Music Program $10,000/operations Undesignated $3,000 | 2020 |
| Furman University | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | President's Discretionary Fund | 2020 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Musuem | $15,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Johnson Service Corps | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support "the Nest" Venture | 2020 |
| Millsaps College | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | President's Discretionary Fund | 2020 |
| Nc Arts In Action | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Operations - 2020/2021 Fiscal Year | 2020 |
| Pbs North Carolina | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Penland School Of Crafts | $2,000 | Penland, NC, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Preservation North Carolina | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | "we Built This Project" | 2020 |
| Preservation North Carolina | $1,200 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Endangered Properties Fund | 2020 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | $12,000 | Durham, NC, US | Concert Fund - F.h. Kenan Memorial Concert | 2020 |
| Student U | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Operations/scholarship Endowment | 2020 |
| The Kampong Of The Ntbg | $2,500 | Coconut Grove, FL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| The Kampong Of The Ntbg | $12,000 | Coconut Grove, FL, US | Director's Discretionary Fund | 2020 |
| The Montpelier Foundation | $12,000 | Orange, VA, US | Color Through Child's Eyes Exhibit | 2020 |
| The Ackland Art Musuemunc-ch | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Triangle Community Foundation | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Education & Youth - Giving Together | 2020 |
| Unc-wilmington | $2,500 | Wilmington, NC, US | Thomas S. Kenan Creative Writing Fund | 2020 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Unc Hospitals Patient & Family | 2020 |
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| EIN | 56-1816652 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | P O BOX 4150 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Thomas S Kenan Iii Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/president | Thomas S Kenan Iii |
|---|---|
| Director/sec/treasurer | Steven R Armstrong |
| Assistant Secretary | Phyllis P Snow |
| Director | Christopher A Shuping |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.