Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $461,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$461,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$857
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $1,021 |
| 2025 | $461,000 | 13 | $857 |
How to apply
Jim and Kelley Bailey 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 Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $280,000 |
| California | 3 | $75,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starablity | Pledge | $200,000 |
| Naples Children Education Foundation | Fund-a-need | $50,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Fund-a-need | $50,000 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation | Fund-a-need | $50,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Support media matters mission | $25,000 |
| Naples Children Education Foundation | Support naples children education foundation's mission | $20,000 |
| Collective Napa Valleyauction Napa Valley | Fund-a-need | $20,000 |
| Culinary Institute of America | Palmer family educational foundation scholarship | $15,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Support everglades foundation mission | $10,000 |
| Care | Support care mission | $10,000 |
| Council on Aging | Support council on aging mission | $5,000 |
| Fessenden School | Support fessenden school mission | $5,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Support harvard law annual fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Bailey
- Kelley Bailey
Questions people ask
Does Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation give?
$461,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Bailey (Trustee) and Kelley Bailey (Trustee).
What does Jim and Kelley Bailey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.