Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to community organizations in Seattle, including those working in human services and health.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 2015, the Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation was founded by Pat Kennedy and his wife Mary Melissa Ries. Pat is CEO of Harvest Development LLC in Seattle. Pat Kennedy also serves on the board of water1st International.The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to community organizations in Seattle, including those working in human services and health.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $135,000. Past grantees include Plymouth Housing Group, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Treehouse, St. Martin De Porres Shelter, and Ventures, a Seattle-based nonprofit that “empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential.”

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Kennedy-Ries Family Foundation
1111 3rd Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98101