The Kelley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kelley Foundation is a private foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$912,405
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 7 | $317,283 |
| 2024 | $35,500 | 10 | $675,583 |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 19 | $912,405 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Kelley Foundation PO box 1507, Ardmore, OK 73402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 714-4214 |
| What to submit | As described on website - thekelleyfoundation. com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kelley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 17 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Ardmore Animal Care | Operating Budget | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund - $5000 to The Rob Kelley Scholarship and $5000 to The Bill Mitchell Scholarship | $10,000 |
| River of Life Food Bank | Operating Budget | $8,000 |
| HFV Wilson Community Center | Fund Campaign Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| Plainview Public Schools | Funds for First Grade Teachers | $7,000 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | Operating Budget | $7,000 |
| Sharing Hope in Hugo Food Bank | Operating Budget Groceries to Prepare Holiday Meals | $6,000 |
| Ardmore City Schools | Operating Budget | $6,000 |
| Community Youth Services | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Heroes with Hope for Southern Oklahoma | Operating Budget | $3,000 |
| The Grace Center of Southern Oklaho | Operating Budget | $2,500 |
| Wilson Senior Citizens Center | Operating Budget | $2,000 |
| Gene Autry Fire Department | Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| Springer Fire Department | Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| City of Rattan | Cemetery Fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kelley
- Judy Kelley
- Marla Baird
- Scott Baird
- Carol Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does The Kelley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kelley Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kelley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Kelley (President), Judy Kelley (Vice President), Marla Baird (Secretary of Treasury) and Scott Baird (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Kelley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and community development.