Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn
Accepts applications
Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $659,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $101,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$659,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$101,500
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $657,250 the year before.
49% 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 | $614,000 | 35 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $657,250 | 39 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $659,000 | 40 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Principal of Gardner High School 200 Catherine St, Gardner, MA 01440 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 632-1600 |
| What to submit | Application available at bank of america |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Award restricted to high school students in the gardner, ma area |
What Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $578,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $101,500 |
| Worcester State University | Scholarships | $89,000 |
| Fitchburg State University | Scholarships | $76,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $57,500 |
| Bridgewater State University | Scholarships | $44,500 |
| Salem State University | Scholarships | $25,500 |
| Westfield State University | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Framingham State University | Unrestricted general | $17,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $16,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Assumption College | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Wpi - Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Ithaca College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Tufts University | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Nichols College | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Keene State College | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Mt Wachusett Community College | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Western Welding Academy | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| University of Tennessee | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Stonehill College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Saint Michael's College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Clarkson University | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Rob Roy Academy | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Eckerd College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Suffolk University | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| University of Maine | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Springfield College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Cape Cod Community College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Augustana College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| University of Ncarolina - Chapel Hill | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Gordon College | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| North Point Bible College | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Johnson & Wales | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Lesley University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Western New England Univesity | Scholarships | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- John F Bohman
- Deborah Gustafson
Questions people ask
Does Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn give?
$659,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), John F Bohman (Co-Trustee) and Deborah Gustafson (Co- Trustee).
What does Ralph & Helen Kelley Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.