W D Kelley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
W D Kelley Foundation is a private foundation in Georgetown, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $19,050 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$19,050
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$48.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
45% 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 | $1.5 million | 36 | $42.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 43 | $44.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 52 | $48.5 million |
How to apply
W D Kelley 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What W D Kelley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 51 | $1.8 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Foundation Baylor Scott & White Foundation | Operations | $200,000 |
| Temple College Foundation Temple College Foundation | Operations | $153,640 |
| The Georgetown Project the Georgetown Project | Operations | $125,000 |
| Leander Educ Excellence Fdn Leadner Educ Excellence Fdn | Operations | $120,860 |
| YMCA of Central TX YMCA of Central TX | Capital campaign | $103,000 |
| Simple Sparrow Simple Sparrow | Operations | $100,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church | Operations | $95,000 |
| Georgetown Isd Education Fdn Georgetown Isd Education Fdn | Operations | $72,106 |
| Casa of Wm County Casa of Wm County | Operations | $71,983 |
| Ladders for Leaders Ladders for Leaders | Operations | $50,115 |
| Southwestern University Southwestern University | Operations | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Central TX YMCA of Central TX | Operations | $42,202 |
| Grace Academy Grace Academy | Operations | $40,864 |
| Greater Taylor Foundation Greater Taylor Foundation | Operations | $40,000 |
| Jail to Jobs Jail to Jobs | Operations | $40,000 |
| Liberty Hill Education Fdn Liberty Hill Isd Eduction Fdn | Operations | $40,000 |
| Sola Bible Church Sola Bible Church | Operations | $35,000 |
| Zion Lutheran School Zion Lutheran School | Operations | $35,000 |
| Georgetown Palace Theater Georgetown Palace Theater | Operations | $29,000 |
| A Gift in Time A Gift in Time | Operations | $25,000 |
| Capital Idea Capital Idea | Operations | $25,000 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown Brookwook in Georgetown | Operations | $23,800 |
| Helping Hands of Georgetown Helping Hands of Georgetown | Operations | $22,832 |
| Assistance League Georgetown Area Assiststance League Georgetown Area | Operations | $21,100 |
| Wm County Children's Advocacy Ctr Wm County Children's Advocacy Ctr | Operations | $20,798 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central TX Boys & Girls Club of Central TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| Ride on Center for Kids Ride on Center for Kids | Opeations | $18,100 |
| Capital Area Council Boy Scouts Capital Area Council Boy Scots | Operations | $15,000 |
| Project Transformation Rio Texas Project Transformation Rio Texas | Operations | $15,000 |
| Georgetown Young Life Georgetown Young Life | Operations | $14,000 |
| Lifelong Learners GTX Lifelong Learners GTX | Operations | $13,500 |
| Hutto Education Foundation Hutto Education Foudnation | Operations | $11,009 |
| Round Rock Isd Education Fdn Round Rock Isd Education Fdn | Operations | $10,518 |
| American Assn of University Women American Assn of University Women | Operations | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Philharmonic Central Texas Philharmonic | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christrian Athletes Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operations | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Opeartions | $10,000 |
| Taylor Educ Enrichment Fdn Taylor Educ Enrichment Fdn | Operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Bach Festival Texas Bach Festival | Operations | $10,000 |
| Wm County Fair Association Inc Wm County Fair Association Inc | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Baird
- Sandra Illig
- Dale Illig
- Carl Illig
- Cindy Posey
Questions people ask
Does W D Kelley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W D Kelley Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $19,050.
Who runs W D Kelley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Baird (Director), Sandra Illig (Secretary), Dale Illig (President) and Carl Illig (Executive Di) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does W D Kelley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.