Keliher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keliher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,106 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,295 and the largest $5,590. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,106
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,295
- Largest grant$5,590
- Assets$455,820
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,041 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 | $20,650 | 17 | $505,767 |
| 2024 | $29,041 | 12 | $476,326 |
| 2025 | $20,106 | 10 | $455,820 |
How to apply
Keliher 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $19,936 |
| Florida | 1 | $170 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American and Int'l Law | General purpose | $5,590 |
| YMCA | General purpose | $5,181 |
| Texas Women's Foundation | General purpose | $2,735 |
| Transition Resource Action Center | General purpose | $2,575 |
| Dallas Historical Society | General purpose | $1,560 |
| The Dickey Foundation | General purpose | $1,030 |
| Trusted World | General purpose | $515 |
| Susan G Komen | General purpose | $500 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School | General purpose | $250 |
| Cuba Travel Service | General purpose | $170 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester Keliher
- Margaret Keliher
- Margaret Hughes
Questions people ask
Does Keliher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keliher Family Foundation give?
$20,106 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,295.
Who runs Keliher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lester Keliher (President/Bod), Margaret Keliher (Secretary/Bod) and Margaret Hughes (Board of Directors).