The Kelsey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kelsey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nissequogue, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $485,461 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$485,461
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $512,432 the year before.
0% 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 | $512,432 | 39 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $485,461 | 34 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
The Kelsey 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 The Kelsey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $142,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $120,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $41,000 |
| New York | 4 | $40,961 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Resources of Indian River | Childrensservices | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Foodprograms | $40,000 |
| Wharton Fund | Educationalprograms | $40,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Educationalprograms | $40,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Marine waterspreservation | $40,000 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless | Homelessprograms | $35,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | Humanservices | $22,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Healthservices | $20,000 |
| Philabundance | Humanservices | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Reproductivehealth care | $15,000 |
| Broad Street Ministries | Humanservicesprograms | $15,000 |
| Meals On Wheels of Boulder | Humanservices | $15,000 |
| Boulder Library Foundation | Educationalprograms | $15,000 |
| Save the Children | Childrensservices | $10,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Healthprograms | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia | Health caresupport | $10,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Veteranservices | $10,000 |
| Project HOME | Humanservices | $10,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | Educationalprograms | $10,000 |
| Waterorg | Humanservices | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Vero Beach | Humanservicesprograms | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | Healthservices | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Colorado | Eliminatepovertyhousing | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indian River | Eliminatepovertyhousing | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Diseaseprevention | $5,000 |
| New Horizons Senior Center | Humanservicesprograms | $5,000 |
| Food For Thought - Denver | Humanservices | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | Animalprotection | $5,000 |
| Montgomery County Foundation | Health Services | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | Eliminatepovertyhousing | $5,000 |
| Good Medicine Productions | Artsprogram | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disasterreliefservices | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics NJ Polar Bear Plunge | Humanservices | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | Animalcrueltyprevention | $961 |
Officers and trustees
- Grayson Kelsey Hardman
- Jonathan C Kelsey
Questions people ask
Does The Kelsey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kelsey Family Foundation give?
$485,461 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kelsey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Grayson Kelsey Hardman (Trustee) and Jonathan C Kelsey (Trustee).
What does The Kelsey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.