The Kellam Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kellam Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Livingston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,540 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $105,000. 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$181,540
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $225,055 the year before.
31% 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 | $212,325 | 42 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $225,055 | 41 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $181,540 | 52 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Kellam Foundation Inc 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.
What The Kellam Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 24 | $177,475 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $920 |
| New York | 6 | $800 |
| Florida | 2 | $320 |
| Missouri | 1 | $275 |
| Virginia | 2 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Indiana | 2 | $150 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird Charities | Assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in communities. | $105,000 |
| Friends of Az PBS | Provide quality and educational public service programming | $25,000 |
| Az Broadway Theatre | * to expand programming to include mroe diverse and exciting productons.* to provide scholarships for the academyfor young performers.* to support internship program for youg designers & technicians. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Provide food and shelter to homeless families | $10,000 |
| West Valley Symphony | Provide opportunites for all residents to experience classical music. | $10,000 |
| Rotary Foundation - Surprise & Sun City West | To support surprise & sun city west community activites | $5,000 |
| Surprise Youth Foundation | Providing assistance, including the kids club after-school programs that offer a safe environment for academic help and life skills | $5,000 |
| Sun Health Foundation | Promote health and research | $4,600 |
| Dysart Community Center | Provide basic health and educational resources to local families on the verge of poverty | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical services | $300 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Music and arts | $275 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing for the needy | $250 |
| Mercy Ships | Medical support | $250 |
| St Judes Hospital | Medical assistance | $250 |
| Az Special Olympics | Transform an athletes life | $200 |
| Finca | To end poverty worldwide | $200 |
| National Geographic Society | Wildlife conservation | $200 |
| Shriners Childres's | To support non-profit children's hospitals and other pediatric medical facilities across north america. | $200 |
| World Wild Life Funds | Animal preservation | $200 |
| Alzheimers Assocaiton | Medical research | $150 |
| Az Humane Society | Animal welfare | $150 |
| Heifer International | To support smallholder farmers to address hunger and poverty in their communities | $150 |
| Mercy Corps | Working together on the front lines of crisis, disaster, poverty, and climate change to create a world where everyone can prospe | $150 |
| National Wildlife | Uniting all americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world | $150 |
| Planned Paretnhood | Women's health | $150 |
| Smile Train | Medical assistance | $150 |
| Sun City West Possee | Provides the day to day patrolling coverage and theft deterrent | $150 |
| RH Johnson Library | Funding for the library | $125 |
| Nature Conservancy | Wildlife conservation | $120 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | We serve veterans, caregivers and families of veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury or illness on or after september 11, 2001 | $120 |
| AARP Foundation | Creating and advancing effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults. | $100 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | To support the organizaiton to to fight civil liberties violations, expand the reach of these guarantees, and advance justice for all. | $100 |
| Bikers Against Child Abuse | To provide physical and emotional support, working with local officials, and acting as a shield for victim | $100 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Church support | $100 |
| Compassion & Choices | Develop patient-directed end-of-life healthcare demonstration projects, provide cme- and ceu-bearing training, and advance federal legislative or regulatory reforms | $100 |
| Feed the Hungry | To provide food for the poor and hungry around the world | $100 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Provides guide dogs to people with vision loss | $100 |
| Helen Keller Intl | Funding programs for vision, nutrition, and health. | $100 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | To eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness | $100 |
| K9S for Warriors | To support the nation's largest provider of service dogs for veterans with ptsd | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Louisa J Kellam
Questions people ask
Does The Kellam Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kellam Foundation Inc give?
$181,540 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs The Kellam Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louisa J Kellam (President).
What does The Kellam Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and arts and culture.