Kelly Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kelly Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$64,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$42,271
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $61,000 | 7 | $33,486 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 7 | $9,542 |
| 2025 | $64,500 | 6 | $42,271 |
How to apply
Kelly Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $63,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Transplant research fund | $50,000 |
| American Players Theatre of Wisconsin Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Specialty Free Care Clinic Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF DBA UNICEF USA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,500 |
| District Council of Madison Inc Society of St Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terence Kelly
- Mary Kelly
- Christopher Kelly
- Matthew Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Kelly Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kelly Family Foundation Inc give?
$64,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Kelly Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Terence Kelly (Secretary/Treasurer), Mary Kelly (President), Christopher Kelly (Vice-President) and Matthew Kelly (Vice-President).