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The Kelton Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521268434

The Kelton Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $646,599 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $24,200 and the largest $559,899. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Kelton 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Kelton Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island1$559,899
California2$84,200
Massachusetts1$1,500
Iowa1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Skylandia Fund
Warwick, RI
Support of charitable activities$559,899
Guadalupe Kids Come First Foundaton
Guadalupe, CA
Support of charitable activities$60,000
Maritime Museum of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Support of charitable activities$24,200
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA
Support of charitable activities$1,500
University of Virginia
Boone, IA
Support of charitable activities$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kelton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Kelton Foundation give?

$646,599 in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $24,200.

Who runs The Kelton Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Mark Kelton (President/Treasurer/Director), Mark Leekley (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Cecil Harrigan Esq (Assistant Secretary) and Jessica Kelton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Kelton Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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