Kelton Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kelton Fund Inc is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $573,900 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$573,900
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,500 | 14 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $573,900 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Kelton Fund Inc 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 Kelton Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $573,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land | Support of charitable activities | $500,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Support of charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support of charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Discovery Eye Foundation | Support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support of charitable activities | $3,500 |
| A Noise Within Theatre | Support of charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | Support of charitable activities | $600 |
| Kusc | Support of charitable activities | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Support of charitable activities | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kelton
- Joseph Alabada
- Mark Leekley
Questions people ask
Does Kelton Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelton Fund Inc give?
$573,900 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Kelton Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Kelton (President/Dir), Joseph Alabada (Treasurer) and Mark Leekley (Vice Pres/Sec).
What does Kelton Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.