Kelly Foundation
Accepts applications
Kelly Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$42.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 66 | $32.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 86 | $39.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 83 | $42.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Submittal Only - Kellyfounda 2480 Natomas Park Dr Ste 150, Sacramento, CA 95833 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 978-4892, info@kellyfoundationsacramento.org |
| What to submit | Applications are processed through online submittals only at kellyfoundationsacramento.org. The applicants must review the guidelines available on the website prior to submitting a completed application. |
| Deadlines | The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15. |
| Restrictions | Kelly foundation will consider grant requests in health and human services, education; and culture and civic improvment. The foundation will not consider grants to religious organization for explicit religious activities, as distinguished from social or educational activities; political campaigns; fraternal organization; labor societies or orders; telephone solicitations; and national fundraising efforts. Guidelines for restrictions or limitation on awards are available on the foundation's website at kellyfoundationsacramento.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kelly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 81 | $2.0 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yolo Food Bank | Rice & protein program | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento | Citrus heights community revitalization development | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross | So california wildfire assistance | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School Sacramento | Preparing the future work force | $75,000 |
| Sacramento Children's Home | Crisis nursery program | $75,000 |
| Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center Foundation | Camp hope | $75,000 |
| Womens Empowerment | Empowering unhoused women to find homes & jobs | $70,000 |
| Homerise | Permanent supportive housing services for formerly homeless sf residents | $50,000 |
| Mercy Housing | Mercy housing california sacramento resident service programs | $50,000 |
| River City Food Bank | Emergency food distribution - food for all | $45,000 |
| Alchemist CDC | Community food connections | $35,000 |
| College Track | Equipping 350 sacramento scholars and empowering pathways: advancing college success & community engagement for sacramento youth | $35,000 |
| Easter Seals Superior California | Pediatric treadmill camp | $35,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Food distribution to alameda county families | $25,000 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow | Fostering higher education for men of color | $25,000 |
| Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Camp grizzly leadership program | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services | Equipment to increase access to healthy food | $25,000 |
| Shine Together Incsobrato Center for Nonprofits | Shine sacramento program | $25,000 |
| Society for the Blind | Careersplus youth program | $25,000 |
| TLCS Inc DBA Hope Cooperative | Wash for wellness: promoting health, dignity & confidence | $25,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | So. Fork gualala river conserving & restoring redwoood forests | $25,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery Inc | Safe stays & wraparound services | $25,000 |
| Casa of Sacramento County | Serving more foster youth with early assignment protocol | $20,000 |
| Cchat | Littlest listeners | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum of Sonoma County | Steam learning opportunities for children | $20,000 |
| Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento | Mental health services | $20,000 |
| Hope Cooperative | Learning through food | $20,000 |
| Kidsfirst Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer Co | Mental health advocacy project | $20,000 |
| Pepperwood Foundation | Environmental education & career exploration | $20,000 |
| Sacramento Literacy Foundation | Diverse, high-quality book giveaway | $20,000 |
| Sacramento Loaves & Fishes | Genesis mental health clinic for unhoused people | $20,000 |
| Saint John's Program for Real Change | Affordable housing & housing placement services for homeless women & children | $20,000 |
| Sierra Forever Families | Wonder mentoring prgm & lifeline fund | $20,000 |
| The Climate Center | Engaging diverse stakeholders to accelerate responsible co2 removal | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area | Pathways to potential mentorship program | $15,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Egg salvage program | $15,000 |
| Cottage Housing Inc | Impacting the causal factors of homelessness by providing healing "tiny home" communities | $15,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Sacramento | Rise golf program | $15,000 |
| Foster Youth Education Fund | Foster youth education fund annual scholarships | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Central California | Financial assistance for girl scouts & families | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shawn L Devlin
- Scott G Nichols
- Bea Ann Barbee
- Kathy Bimson
- Gregory G Kelly
- Max Kelly
- Riley Gardner
- Eric Johnson
- John Mezger
- Michael J Newell
- Stephen Fleming
- Stephen H Johanson
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15.
How much does Kelly Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Kelly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shawn L Devlin (President), Scott G Nichols (Treasurer), Bea Ann Barbee (Assistant Treasurer) and Kathy Bimson (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Kelly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.