The Kellcie Fund
Accepts applications
The Kellcie Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,000 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$390,000
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $336,800 the year before.
18% 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 | $341,031 | 108 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $336,800 | 98 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $390,000 | 94 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth Lehman KKP Group LLC 227 W Monroe Street Suite 3750, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 328-2383 |
| What to submit | No particular form is required. A letter is sufficient. |
| Deadlines | No deadline exists. |
| Restrictions | The organization must be qualified under irc sec 170(c). |
What The Kellcie Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 59 | $191,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $70,250 |
| New York | 8 | $33,500 |
| California | 3 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tanganyika Floating Hospital | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $50,000 |
| NPR Foundation | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $50,000 |
| PRX Incorporated | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $50,000 |
| National Public Housing Museum | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| PRX Incorporated | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| Colgate University Treasurers Office | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $20,000 |
| Circle of Hope Health Care Services | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| CW Market Foundation | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Center for Conflict Resolution | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Marshall Project Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| White Stork - United States LTD | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Media for Change Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $3,000 |
| Center for International Policy Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Mother Jones | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Northlight Theater | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Project& | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| University of Southern California | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,500 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $2,000 |
| American Writers Museum | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| Chicago Fund on Aging and Disability | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| Evanston Grows | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| New Israel Fund | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,500 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
| Books and Breakfast | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Incorporated | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Lehman
- Lucy Lehman
- Amy Lehman
- Betsy Lehman
- Peter Lehman
Questions people ask
Does The Kellcie Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline exists..
How much does The Kellcie Fund give?
$390,000 in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kellcie Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Lehman (Co-President), Lucy Lehman (Co-President), Amy Lehman (Secretary) and Betsy Lehman (Asst. Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kellcie Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.