Kelben Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kelben Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 417 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants417
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$92.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $5.6 million | 407 | $78.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 417 | $92.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Kellner 790 N Water Street Suite 2175, Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 236-6223 |
| What to submit | Kelben scholarship application form, high school transcript, minimum of two letters of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | March 20, 2024 |
| Restrictions | For scholarships, student must meet grade point average as detailed in application, demonstrate need for financial assistance, reside in the city of milwaukee, planning to attend accredited four-year college as a full-time student. |
What Kelben Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 392 | $4.8 million |
| California | 8 | $29,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $6,513 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way | Social services | $4.0 million |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Donation | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Social service agency | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,285 |
| Swim Mke | Donation | $10,500 |
| All-In Milwaukee | College education support | $10,000 |
| Ozaukee Family Services | Social service agency | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $9,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Animal welfare | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,892 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Social service agency | $8,000 |
| SF Community Clinics | Social service agency | $8,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Disaster aid | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,864 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,208 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster aid | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,513 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster aid | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,264 |
| American Red Cross Northern Ca | Disaster aid | $5,000 |
| Christian Family Solutions | Donation | $5,000 |
| Haws | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Journey 21 | Educ for developmentally disabled | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Social service agency | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service | Donation | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pathways High School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Health Inc | Public health | $5,000 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stars & Stripes Honor Flight | Services for veterans | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Parks Alliance | Community parks | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,136 |
| Grand Avenue Club | Donation | $4,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Ocean and beach protection | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco | Donation | $3,000 |
| Charles Kubly Foundation | Mental health | $3,000 |
| Food Pantry Serving Waukesha County | Donation | $3,000 |
| Medical Students for Choice | Medical care | $3,000 |
| St Ann Center | Daycare for all ages | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Diaster aid | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary T Kellner
- Ted D Kellner
- Laura Kellner Lueck
- Kristin Kellner Schultz
- Jack T Kellner
Questions people ask
Does Kelben Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 20, 2024.
How much does Kelben Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 417 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Kelben Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary T Kellner (Pres, Treas, Director), Ted D Kellner (V Pres, Secretary, Directo), Laura Kellner Lueck (Director) and Kristin Kellner Schultz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kelben Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.