Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,253 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $32,253. 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$78,253
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$32,253
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,750 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $78,253 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Kelly-Laustsen 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 Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $32,253 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $32,253 |
| Colorado School of Mines Scholarship | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Michigan University | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stafford T Kelly
- Elaine M Laustsen
- Rolf B Kelly
- Alison R del Duca
Questions people ask
Does Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation give?
$78,253 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stafford T Kelly (Trustee), Elaine M Laustsen (Trustee), Rolf B Kelly (Trustee) and Alison R del Duca (Trustee).
What does Kelly-Laustsen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.