Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Old Lyme, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $420,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$420,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$11,380
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $450,000 the year before.
11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,000 | 7 | $459,811 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 9 | $309,811 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 10 | $11,410 |
| 2025 | $420,000 | 9 | $11,380 |
How to apply
Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation 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 Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $175,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred State University of Applied | Financial aid to students | $125,000 |
| Today is a Good Day | Discretionary | $100,000 |
| David Howe Public Library | Building repair | $50,000 |
| Metrowest YMCA | Discretionary | $50,000 |
| Imani Christian Academy | Building renovation | $30,000 |
| Friends of North Palm Beach Library | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Springfield Township Education Fund | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Academic Games League | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach | Discretionary | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothea N Kelsey
- Thomas F Kelsey
- Amanda K Marion
Questions people ask
Does Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc give?
$420,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothea N Kelsey (1 President), Thomas F Kelsey (1 Treasurer) and Amanda K Marion (1 Secretary).
What does Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.