Kellett Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Kellett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Landrum, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,650 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,650
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $93,000 | 34 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 25 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $96,000 | 33 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy Kellett Boatwright 190 Fairview Farms Rd, Landrum, SC 29356 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 608-3055 |
| What to submit | Application requirements: -letter, personal statement or brief essay from the applicant about their service efforts and such information as why they feel volunteerism is important, how it has impacted their life, why they do volunteer work, etc. -letter(s) of recommendation from the organization where the volunteer work is performed. Letter should include information about length of service, work performed and any other information that would be useful in evaluation of the applicant. -letter of recommendation must be from a person that is at least 21 years of age and may not be a parent, guardian or family member. -volunteer services must be helping non-family members award specifics -total amount awarded $1,000 (one-time), payable directly to the school designated by the recipient -scholarship recipient must provide student id number for remittance of funds to school -recipient must enroll and attend school during the academic year following graduation |
| Deadlines | March 1 of each calendar year unless the grant review committee sets otherwise. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship is intended to recognize a landrum high school student who has demonstrated current and ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer service in the landrum area. Scholarship requirements: -high school senior at landrum high school in landrum, sc -be eligible to attend a two or four year college or university with a full course of study -be a legal us resident -submit required documentation by march 1st to lhs guidance office or mail to foundation c/o nancy boatwright, 190 fairview farms drive, landrum sc 29356 -failure to comply with any of the above requirements in a timely manner may result in forfeiture of the scholarship. -recipient is selected by the kellett family foundation scholarship committee. |
What Kellett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 20 | $50,500 |
| Georgia | 4 | $17,600 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,800 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,300 |
| New York | 1 | $2,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Village Ministries | Charitable - general purpose | $8,000 |
| Harvest Hope | Charitable - general purpose | $8,000 |
| Interface Ministries | Charitable - general purpose | $7,000 |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison County | Charitable - general purpose | $5,300 |
| Mercury One Inc | Charitable - general purpose | $5,300 |
| GHS Office of Philanthropy Kellett Scholarship | Charitable - general purpose | $4,800 |
| Cancer Support Community Atlanta | Charitable - general purpose | $4,000 |
| Water Missions International | Charitable - general purpose | $3,600 |
| Faith Memorial Chapel | Charitable - general purpose | $3,500 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Charitable - general purpose | $3,500 |
| Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation | Charitable - general purpose | $3,300 |
| Caring Works | Charitable - general purpose | $3,300 |
| Compass Harbor | Charitable - general purpose | $3,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Charitable - general purpose | $2,800 |
| Salama Urban Ministries | Charitable - general purpose | $2,700 |
| Crowded Table | Charitable - general purpose | $2,650 |
| Homeland Heart | Charitable - general purpose | $2,650 |
| Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Charitable - general purpose | $2,500 |
| Project Main Street - Hodges Family Trust | Charitable - general purpose | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charitable - general purpose | $2,000 |
| Jump Start | Charitable - general purpose | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville | Charitable - general purpose | $2,000 |
| United Ministries | Charitable - general purpose | $1,500 |
| Pleasant Valley Connection | Charitable - general purpose | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable - general purpose | $1,500 |
| Julie Valentine Center | Charitable - general purpose | $1,250 |
| 721 Ministries | Charitable - general purpose | $1,000 |
| Children of Promise | Charitable - general purpose | $1,000 |
| Soteria CDC | Charitable - general purpose | $1,000 |
| Greenville High School | Charitable - general purpose | $1,000 |
| Front Porch | Charitable - general purpose | $750 |
| Project Host | Charitable - general purpose | $600 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Charitable - general purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Kellett
- Michael P Kellett
- Nancy K Boatwright
- Isabel L Kellett
- Josh Kellett
- Eden Martin
- Jacob Boatwright
- Graham Owen
- Michael P Kellett Jr
- Ellen Boatwright
- McGregor Kellett
Questions people ask
Does Kellett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 of each calendar year unless the grant review committee sets otherwise..
How much does Kellett Family Foundation give?
$96,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,650.
Who runs Kellett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Kellett (President), Michael P Kellett (Chairman, Director), Nancy K Boatwright (Treasurer) and Isabel L Kellett (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Kellett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and housing and homelessness.