Kind Keys
Preselected recipients only
Kind Keys is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,654 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,596 and the largest $2,011. 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$5,654
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,596
- Largest grant$2,011
- Assets$2,300
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,532 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $18,323 |
| 2024 | $6,532 | 8 | $9,787 |
| 2025 | $5,654 | 4 | $2,300 |
How to apply
Kind Keys 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kind Keys funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $4,424 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,230 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset High School Alumni Association | Clothing and food dontated to foster students attending the high school | $2,011 |
| Minor | Essentials and school supplies for kids in foster care | $1,963 |
| Careportal - the Global Orphan Project | Foster kids bed | $1,230 |
| Minor | School supplies and fees for foster children | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel E Ellis
- Thomas E Ellis
- Andie Apple
Questions people ask
Does Kind Keys accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kind Keys give?
$5,654 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,596.
Who runs Kind Keys?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel E Ellis (President, Director), Thomas E Ellis (Director) and Andie Apple (Secretary, Treasurer, Director).
What does Kind Keys fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.