Kelly Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Olathe, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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 grants75
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$28.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
29% 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 | $3.0 million | 62 | $29.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 77 | $29.4 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 75 | $28.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bonnie C Kelly PO Box 3955, Olathe, KS 66063 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 210-1788 |
| What to submit | Unspecified |
| Restrictions | All submissions should relate to the foundation's mission statement and be used to improve the quality of life in children, women and animals within the United States by supporting programs that focus on education, mental and physical wellness and caliber of life. |
What Kelly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 19 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 19 | $827,425 |
| Missouri | 15 | $770,927 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $355,000 |
| Colorado | 8 | $237,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $220,000 |
| New York | 4 | $130,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To help provide the highest level of cancer research, prevention, treatment and survivorship programs and services. | $500,000 |
| Rockhurst High School | To help provide education to young boys based on Jesuit ideals and Catholic educational tradition. | $499,339 |
| The Bement School | To help student programs and further student success. | $290,000 |
| Safehome Inc | To break the cycle of domestic violence and partner abuse for victims and their children by providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education in our community. | $270,925 |
| Sea Island Hunger Awareness Fund | To fight island hunger with healthy food and clean water one meal at a time. | $225,000 |
| Stratton Foundation | To help respond to the needs that arise as a result of crisis, economic challenges, and quality of life for the families who live, work, and raise their children in southern Vermont. | $220,000 |
| Gabriel Project KC | To fund respect life initiatives for pregnant mothers in need throughout the greater KC metropolitan area. | $207,500 |
| Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic | Donation to provide medical support to those in need. | $200,925 |
| Individual | $150,000 | |
| Catholic Education Foundation | To help provide Catholic education for underprivileged children. | $125,000 |
| Turn 90 | To provide cognitive behavioral classes, case management, transitional work and job placement after prison. | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To fund impactful and scalable solutions to lift families out of poverty in New York City. | $75,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | To help improve healthcare access in the U.S. and around the world by ensuring quality care is provided equitably in medically under-resourced communities and in disaster situations. | $75,000 |
| Alliance for Suicide Prevention | To prevent suicide in Larimer County through training and education, providing outreach, and offering support. | $70,000 |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City | To help support the pursuit of clinical, research, and academic excellence as well as bringing hope to families and the promise of healthy futures. | $50,588 |
| School of Faith | To provide ongoing adult catechesis at schools and parishes throughout the archdiocese of Kansas City. | $50,000 |
| University of Denver | To help with teaching, research, community impact and knowledge creation of DU. | $50,000 |
| Individual | To help provide services to recently incarcerated people to overcome reentry barriers. | $50,000 |
| St Therese Little Flower Catholic C | To help support the mission of the church. | $50,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| Habitat for Humanity Sea Island | To help build homes and improve lives. | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities of KC - St Josep | To help the Catholic Church provide to charity to the underprivileged. | $30,000 |
| Cultural Enrichment Center of FC | To help connect participants with history, literature, arts, music, dance, traditions, and folklore of the African American experience. | $30,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | To enhance the quality of life in the Vail Valley and showcase the community. | $30,000 |
| Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic | Donation to provide medical support to those in need. | $26,000 |
| Northampton Survival Center | Donation to help provide low-income individuals and families in the Hampshire County with nutritious food and other resources. | $25,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | To help address food insecurity and provide health & wellness resources among people of color. | $25,000 |
| Individual | To help create community leaders who will evolve the communities of the world. | $25,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | To help unite the community in pursuit of equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina. | $25,000 |
| Unsolve | To help low-income and working-class Americans overcome debt and rebuild credit with free digital tools. | $25,000 |
| Benedictine Sis of Perpetual Adorat | To support the ministry of charity, community life, and offering a space for silence, prayer, and spiritual hospitality in a shared environment of monastic peace. | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | To help fund Holy Cross student scholarships. | $20,000 |
| Individual | To assist teens and young adults with disabilities by creating inclusive opportunities for community involvement. | $20,000 |
| Thomas More Prep - Marian | To help challenge students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation in a Christian community in the Catholic tradition. | $20,000 |
| Uplift Organization Inc | To help deliver basic human needs, care and compassion to the homeless. | $20,000 |
| Individual | To help each woman build a healthy, empowered life for herself and her child. | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of NE Kansas | To help the Catholic Church provide charity to the underprivileged. | $16,000 |
| My Sister's House | To eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the community. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie C Kelly
- Gerald A Kelly Jr
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kelly Family Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Kelly Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie C Kelly (Trustee) and Gerald A Kelly Jr (Trustee).
What does Kelly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.