Kelly Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kelly Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $530,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$530,000
- Assets$24.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 34 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 36 | $24.1 million |
How to apply
Kelly Family Foundation Inc 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 Kelly Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Harbor View | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $530,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Boston | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mass General Hospital for Children | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation - Inner City Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Big Sister Association of Greater Boston | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Derby Academy | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $46,250 |
| Mass Mentoring Partnership | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bethel Institute for Community Development | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Natiivity Prep School | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Schools Fund | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| More Than Words | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Columbkille Partnership School | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Base | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rodman for Kids | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Heritage Museum & Gardens | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bridge Boston School | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clergy Trust | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arck | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oyster Harbors Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Boston Ballet | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier Street Health Center | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Man With A Plan | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barnstable Clean Water | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Servings | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cape Kids Meals | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Joey Fund | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sonja Kelly
- Deborah M Kelly
- Edmund F Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelly Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Kelly Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sonja Kelly (President), Deborah M Kelly (Treasurer) and Edmund F Kelly (Clerk).
What does Kelly Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.