The Kelin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kelin Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$54.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
33% 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 | $3.7 million | 44 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 32 | $32.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 39 | $54.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelsey Robinson 3300 Riverwood Parkway Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 988-3283 |
| What to submit | Written or verbal |
| Restrictions | Qualifying charities |
What The Kelin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 36 | $4.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| The Lovett School | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | General operating support | $210,000 |
| Georgia Tech Athletic Association | General operating support | $131,250 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation | General operating support | $105,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Atlanta | General operating support | $105,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | General operating support | $83,333 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | General operating support | $62,500 |
| City of Refuge | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Gsga Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Path Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Hillside Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Council for Quality Growth | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Skyland Trail | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Atlanta Ballet | General operating support | $10,000 |
| East Lake Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Redefined | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Back the Blue Buckhead | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Atlanta | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Geears | General operating support | $2,625 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Atlanta American Jewish Community (Ajc) | General operating support | $1,800 |
| One Hundred Miles | General operating support | $1,031 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Bascom | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Holder
- David O'Haren
- Elizabeth D Holder
- Lindsey Tomlinson
- Kelsey Robinson
Questions people ask
Does The Kelin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kelin Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Kelin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Holder (Distribution Committee), David O'Haren (Trustee), Elizabeth D Holder (Distribution Committee) and Lindsey Tomlinson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kelin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.