Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation
The Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and health and social-service nonprofits; the listed grants are unrestricted.
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation gave $45K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,500
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,472
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $428,287
- -57.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation
- Review Cycle
- August 31, as listed in the 2024 filing. That stated deadline has passed; the filing does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- August 31, as listed in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ewing C Kelly Scholarship
Mailing address: PO Box 19208, Seattle, WA 98109-1208
Phone: (206) 674-1776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Saints by the Sea ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were California (34%) and Washington (22%), followed by Maryland (11%), Florida (11%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $84K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints by the Sea Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wa NA Wari Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Southern California Bovard College Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Groton School Groton, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mills College at Northeastern University Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing says the foundation transferred half of its assets to the Driano Family Foundation as part of a division of charitable assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $428,287 | $22,589 | $125,797 | $44,500 | 18 | $103,927 | $18,210 | $71,964 |
| 2023 | $1,002,344 | $40,020 | $108,437 | $50,750 | 22 | $93,590 | $28,476 | $80,734 |
| 2022 | $1,070,761 | $29,052 | $92,076 | $60,250 | 21 | $84,037 | $19,446 | $84,151 |
| 2021 | $1,133,785 | $178,319 | $94,778 | $63,250 | 19 | $86,620 | $170,163 | $84,010 |
| 2020 | $1,050,244 | $-18,605 | $119,680 | $84,000 | 29 | — | $26,989 | $71,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Northwest Battle Buddies describes its work as pairing combat veterans with PTSD with trained service dogs at no charge. Fort Ross Conservancy says it works to preserve the nature and culture of the Sonoma Coast, while Palm Springs Air Museum says it educates the public about military aircraft and artifacts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $44,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to All Saints by the Sea, American Cancer Society, Parkinson’s Foundation, and Wa Na Wari. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Marys Place, University of Southern California Bovard College, Bennington College, Groton School, Mills College at Northeastern University, UC Berkeley, University Prep, and The American School in London Foundation.
The 2024 filing lists an Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship application form for senior students at public or private high schools in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett area who have been accepted, or have an application pending, at an institution of higher learning. It also lists Ewing C Kelly Scholarship as the contact for the application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher R Kelly, Maria C Driano, and John E Platt as directors.
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria C. Driano
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Christopher R. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Platt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Maria C Driano (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation
How much does Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation give each year?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation gave $45K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 22 grants.
What is Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,472, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation give grants?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (22%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include All Saints by the Sea ($5,000), American Cancer Society ($5,000) and Parkinson's Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation reported $428K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Northwest Battle Buddies describes its work as pairing combat veterans with PTSD with trained service dogs at no charge. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's EIN?
Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1876347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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