Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Red Bank, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 135 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $833,334. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants135
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$833,334
- Assets$58.7 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $2.9 million | 204 | $56.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 135 | $58.7 million |
How to apply
Brian & Joelle 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 Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to New York. It also paid $9,138 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $1.4 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $495,615 |
| Indiana | 2 | $434,334 |
| New Jersey | 43 | $308,694 |
| California | 3 | $285,817 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $180,667 |
| Maryland | 3 | $100,200 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $60,200 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $27,300 |
| Michigan | 2 | $12,736 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian | Support this leader in patient care, teaching, research and service to local, state, national and international communities, regardless of financial ability. | $833,334 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Fidelity Charitable is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We help donors maximize their generosity through our donor-advised fund, called the Giving Account. Established in 1991, we are the nations top grantmaker, distributing $7.3 billion to charities in 2019.The Giving Account streamlines the process of strategic giving for a broad range of donors, allowing them to contribute many types of assets and plan their giving more systematically. | $440,000 |
| Notre Dame University | In support of Alliance for Catholic Education and the President's Circle. To provide everyone the opportunity to seek God, to study the world and to serve one another. Provide and enable university to offer unsurpassed undergraduate education & be a preeminent research university. | $433,334 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | To provide resources crucial to every front in the fight against cancer, from groundbreaking research to first-rate education to the design of innovative and effective new therapies. | $200,000 |
| Fordham University | Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society | $200,000 |
| Boston College | Gifts to the Discretionary Fund of the Biology Department impact facultys research within the areas of molecular cell biology and genetics, cancer and cell cycle, neurobiology, developmental biology, structural and cellular biochemistry, vector biology, infectious disease, and bioinformatics. In addition, donations will help to grow student research, research that plays a critical role in both graduate and undergraduate education, by providing opportunities to a vast majority of Biology majors who might otherwise not have the opportunity to work in a laboratory setting or gain further enrichment by traveling to conferences to present their research findings. | $166,667 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundati | To help complete President Reagans unfinished work and to preserve the timeless principles he championed: individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride. Specifically, the mission of the new Reagan Institute operating as an entity of the Foundation from both the Reagan Library in California as well as in Washington, D.C. | $166,667 |
| Water Wells for Africa | To promte rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. | $119,050 |
| Prager University Foundation | We help millions of people understand the fundamental values that shaped America, and provide them with the intellectual ammunition they need to defend and spread those values. | $100,000 |
| Carrier Clinic | To inspire hope and recovery through expert treatment, education, compassionate care, and outstanding service | $100,000 |
| St Catharine-St Margaret Parish | To assist with the parish educational and pastoral care programs. | $66,070 |
| Water Project | To help communities gain access to clean, safe water by providing training, expertise and financial support for water project construction through our staff and implementing partners. | $60,000 |
| St Kizito Lwetunga Development Prog | Provides educational opportunities with scholarship funds for primary, secondary, and vocational education, including tuition, room, and board. | $55,615 |
| Saint Peters University | Inspired by its Jesuit, catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. | $33,334 |
| Bowery Mission | To minister in the New York metro area to men, women, and children caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness and dependencies of many kinds, and to see their lives transformed to hope, joy, lasting productivity and eternal life through the power of Jesus Christ. | $30,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance | To see a practical cure for type 1 diabetes become widely available in the next 15 years | $27,570 |
| Marine Sgt Eddie Ryan | To help, aid and support wounded Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan with the task of getting him back on his feet. | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Working to make your voice heard in Washington, DC. Stay up-to-date on local and current events. | $25,000 |
| Regis High School | Regis High School offers a tuition free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metropolitan area who demonstrate superior | $25,000 |
| Siena House | Siena House is a temporary residence for families who are searching for suitable and affordable housing and is funded primarily through a contract with the Department of Homeless Services of NYC.Open to all, regardless of race or creed, we seek to assist homeless women and their children to move from a situation of homelessness and poverty to independence and self-worth.We support all efforts that empower women to a fuller participation in society and enhance their human dignity. | $25,000 |
| Friends OF Ir David | The Ir David Foundation is committed to continuing King Davids legacy as well as revealing and connecting people to Ancient Jerusalems glorious past through four key initiatives: archaeological excavation, tourism development, educational programming and residential revitalization. | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep | To Develop young leaders who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving religious and committed to doing justice. | $20,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundati | Raises funds to support programs and services across the Hackensack Meridian Health network, enabling the provision of state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical treatments, groundbreaking research, and the training of future physicians. | $20,000 |
| Sister Celeste Derr Foundation | The Sister Celeste Derr Foundation provides an alternative school and a scholarship program to poor young people in San Andres Sajcabaja in the Department of Quiche in Guatemala.To help the construction cost of the casa social center for Parroquia "Santo Cristo de Esquipulas" | $12,036 |
| Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer | Is a Roman Catholic Parish whose members participate in charitable efforts through serving shelters and food pantries. They are also involved in interfaith lobbying for affordable housing in Manhattan. | $11,080 |
| Camp Fatima of New Jersey | To help provide free summer camp programs for children and adults with special needs. | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy | Inspired by the life of Jesus the Sisters of Mercy envision a just world for people who are poor, sick and uneducated. | $10,000 |
| St Jean Baptiste High School | Jean Baptiste High School develops women of faith, service, and leadership and empowers the whole community to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world. | $10,000 |
| St Aidan's Gaelic Football Club | It is Ireland's largest sporting organisation and is celebrated as one of the great amateur sporting associations in the world today.The GAA is a volunteer led, community based organisation that promotes Gaelic games such as Hurling, Football, Handball and Rounders and works with sister organisations to promote Ladies Football and Camogie. It is part of the Irish consciousness and plays an influential role in Irish society that extends far beyond the basic aim of promoting Gaelic games. | $9,138 |
| Ireland Funds America | Our mission is to harness the power of a global philanthropic network of friends of Ireland to promote and support peace, culture, education, and community development across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities around the world. | $8,000 |
| Vantage Health Systems | Vantage Health System's Missionis to provide those we serve opportunities for wellness through integrated mental and physical healthcare, support services and affordable housing. | $7,500 |
| Sacred Heart Parish | To provide holiday food baskets for the holiday for families in need due to the economic impact. | $7,500 |
| Vantage VHS Development Fund | Golf outing | $6,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | Is to develop and implement cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. | $5,000 |
| Felican Sisters of North America | We serve those in need, support refugees, provide education, fight injustice, care for the sick, | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Aim to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve | $5,000 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians | While practicing Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity, they work to strengthen Roman Catholic faith, country, and communities, and to perpetuate the religion, history, culture, and traditions of Irish heritage. | $3,500 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of its founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. | $2,600 |
| American Legion Post 54 | Committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and serving the needs of all veterans and their families. | $2,500 |
| AMVETS Post 2 | AMVETS exists to enhance the quality of life for all veterans, their families, and survivors. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian G Kelly
- Joelle S Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 135 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian G Kelly (Trustee) and Joelle S Kelly (Trustee).
What does Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, faith communities and education.