Kelleher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kelleher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $563,010 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $9,900 and the largest $221,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$563,010
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$9,900
- Largest grant$221,400
- Assets$56,929
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $276,823 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $413,380 | 23 | $245,801 |
| 2024 | $276,823 | 21 | $129,858 |
| 2025 | $563,010 | 20 | $56,929 |
How to apply
Kelleher Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kelleher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $367,600 |
| Arizona | 3 | $89,610 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $38,800 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center | General use | $221,400 |
| Seton Catholic Preparatory | General use | $75,000 |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | General use | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General use | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General use | $38,800 |
| Team Impact | General use | $33,900 |
| Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation | General use | $12,000 |
| Fisher House of Boston | General use | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Bay Council Navy League of the United States | General use | $10,000 |
| The Michael E Thorton Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Crossroads | General use | $9,800 |
| The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | General use | $9,610 |
| American Heart Association | General use | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Ma National Guard Museum | General use | $5,000 |
| Home Base Program Co Mass General Development | General use | $5,000 |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church | General use | $5,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Ahern Family Charitable Foundation | General use | $3,500 |
| Montanas Veterans Meat Locker | General use | $2,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | General use | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Kelleher
- Nancy S Kelleher
- Patrick Kelleher
- M Kristen Kelleher Hatten
- Caroline F Kelleher
- Elizabeth S Sells
Questions people ask
Does Kelleher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelleher Family Foundation give?
$563,010 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $9,900.
Who runs Kelleher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Kelleher (Trustee), Nancy S Kelleher (Trustee), Patrick Kelleher (Trustee) and M Kristen Kelleher Hatten (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kelleher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.