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HENNESSY FOUNDATION

New York, NY · EIN 136153737 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$207K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Hennessy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that supports educational and youth development initiatives through grantmaking. It funds scholarships, college preparation programs, and youth enrichment activities for underserved populations. The foundation also supports arts, disability inclusion, and international lacrosse programs as part of its broader youth empowerment mission.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts and Physical Education Programs
Supports arts and physical development for youth through Higher Ground and Reach Prep
College Preparation Support
Provides funding to empower inner-city teens through college preparation services via Shepards Inc
Disability Inclusion Initiative
Improves quality of life for people with disabilities through Prospector Theater
Scholarship Fund
Offers financial support for students at New Canaan High School and Whitby School
Worldwide Lacrosse Programs
Supports global youth engagement in lacrosse through Lacrosse the Nation
Youth Summer Programs
Funds summer enrichment opportunities for youth through Horizons Summer Program
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 2 activities
    • Funding basic needs support for low-income students
      Funds ICA Cristo Rey Academy to cover uniform and transportation costs for youth, removing barriers to school attendance.
    • Funding youth development and leadership training programs
      Funds Education Justice Academy to provide training and assistance to develop the next generation of leaders; supports Advocates in protecting children's right to education.
  • Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 2 activities
    • Funding global lacrosse programs for youth
      Funds Lacrosse the Nation to support lacrosse programs worldwide, primarily benefiting youth.
    • Funding youth sports and recreation programs
      Funds Hailey Ice to operate a youth skating program, promoting physical activity and skill development.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding arts and educational programs for youth with disabilities
      Funds Higher Ground and REACH Prep to deliver arts, educational, and physical development programs for youth, including those with disabilities; also funds Prospector Theater to improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding college preparation programs for inner-city teens
      Funds Shepards Inc to support college preparation and empowerment of inner-city teens.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding high school scholarship programs
      Funds scholarship programs at New Canaan High School and Whitby School to increase access to education.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding youth summer enrichment programs
      Funds the Horizons Summer Program to provide educational and recreational opportunities for youth during summer months.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$207K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$101K49%
Other revenue$106K
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$190K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.52M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.52M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +113.8%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • ADVOCATES Partner — Funded to protect children's right to an education.
  • EDUCATION JUSTICE ACADEMY Partner — Funded to provide assistance and training to the next generation.
  • HAILEY ICE Partner — Funded for a youth skating program.
  • HIGHER GROUND Partner — Funded to provide arts, educational, and physical programs.
  • HORIZONS SUMMER PROGRAM Partner — Funded to support youth summer programs.
  • ICA CRISTO REY ACADEMY Partner — Funded to meet uniform and transportation needs for youth.
  • LACROSSE THE NATION Partner — Funded to support worldwide lacrosse programs.
  • NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL Partner — Funded for scholarship program.
  • PROSPECTOR THEATER Partner — Funded to improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
  • REACH PREP Partner — Funded to provide youth with art educational programs.
  • SHEPARDS INC Partner — Funded to empower inner-city teens through college preparation.
  • WHITBY SCHOOL Partner — Funded for scholarship program.