Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $656,190 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $116,200. 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$656,190
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$116,200
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $722,141 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $590,030 | 47 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $722,141 | 56 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $656,190 | 94 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family 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.
What Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 70 | $565,540 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $26,800 |
| California | 6 | $23,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $9,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $9,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Parks and Recreation | Park pickleball courts | $116,200 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | General operations | $102,500 |
| Bright Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | General operations | $27,300 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | General operations | $25,350 |
| Catholic Charities of Des Moines | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Iowa | General operations | $25,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey | General operations | $18,000 |
| Assumption Abbey | General operations | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | General operations | $15,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library | General operations | $14,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $7,500 |
| Des Moines Public Library | Authors visiting in des moines | $7,050 |
| College of the Holy Cross | General operations | $6,000 |
| Des Moines Refugee Support | General operations | $6,000 |
| Urban Dreams | General operations | $6,000 |
| Friends of Iowa PBS | General operations | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mainframe Studios | General operations | $5,000 |
| Science Center of Iowa | General operations | $5,000 |
| Summer Institute - Martha's Vineyard | General operations | $2,800 |
| Drake University Harkin Institute | General operations | $2,750 |
| 826LA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Above & Beyond Cancer | General operations | $2,500 |
| Anawim Housing | General operations | $2,500 |
| Blue Ribbon Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| By Degrees | General operations | $2,500 |
| Childserve | General operations | $2,500 |
| Clive Community Services | General operations | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | General operations | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | General operations | $2,500 |
| Drake University | Womens crew program | $2,500 |
| Easterseals Iowa | General operations | $2,500 |
| Ellipsis | General operations | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hope Ministries Campaign | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iaia Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lifeserve Blood Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Public Library Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary K Kelly
- Daniel M Kelly
- Brigid Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation give?
$656,190 in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary K Kelly (President), Daniel M Kelly (Director) and Brigid Kelly (Executive Director).
What does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.