Kelly Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kelly Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $678,250 in 166 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$678,250
- Number of grants166
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$23.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $575,250 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $575,250 | 167 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $678,250 | 166 | $23.4 million |
How to apply
Kelly 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 Kelly Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 154 | $615,250 |
| New York | 5 | $23,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Botanical Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Clewiston Christian School Inc | General support, scholarships | $25,000 |
| Immokalee Foundation | Heavy equipment tech program | $25,000 |
| Branches Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital | Hematology/oncology division | $15,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Rollins College - Annual Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse Works | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Backus Gallery & Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida House-Washington DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Island Health Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Robert Morgan Educational | General support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Florida | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Church of the Little Flower | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas D Kelly
- Bridget Duncan
- Barbara Diaz
- Luisa Kelly
- Katherine Kelly
- Nishan Vartanian
- Chris Kelly
- Bradley Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelly Foundation Inc give?
$678,250 in tax year 2024, across 166 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kelly Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas D Kelly (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer), Bridget Duncan (Secretary/Treasurer (2024)), Barbara Diaz (Secretary/Treasurer (2025)) and Luisa Kelly (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Kelly Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.