Dee J Kelly Foundation
The Dee J Kelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2023 filing reported grants to seven organizations, including arts, military and veterans, and soccer-related organizations.
Dee J Kelly Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $27,953
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dee J Kelly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Main Street Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 332-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dee J Kelly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Dee J Kelly Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $1.3M (2021). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Warrior Association Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| One Safe Place Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| 4ATX Foundation Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| LBJ Foundation Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Gatehouse Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Cliburn Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,953 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $145 |
| 2024 | $27,953 | $91 | $1,925 | — | — | — | — | $180 |
| 2023 | $29,787 | $1,063 | $84,927 | $82,500 | 7 | $82,500 | — | $1,847 |
| 2022 | $113,651 | $170 | $109,278 | $109,275 | 6 | $109,275 | $170 | $6,826 |
| 2021 | $222,759 | $195 | $1,311,048 | $1,308,700 | 14 | — | $195 | $33,094 |
| 2020 | $1,533,612 | $19,298 | $93,720 | $90,350 | 9 | — | $18,648 | $75,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dee J Kelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc., whose mission is to provide a permanent home for major Fort Worth arts organizations and a premier venue for touring attractions, and to promote arts education. The American Warrior Association says its mission is to honor military members, veterans, first responders, and their families through a holistic approach to well-being. The 4ATX Foundation says it uses soccer to help communities thrive socially, emotionally, and physically.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported $82,500 in grants across seven grants in 2023. It reported no grants in 2024 or 2025. Among its 2023 grants, Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc. received $20,000, the American Warrior Association received $15,000, and the 4ATX Foundation received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dee J Kelly Jr as vice president/treasurer, Craig Kelly as vice president, Cynthia Barnes as president, and Karen Jones as secretary.
Dee J Kelly Foundation is led by Cynthia Barnes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Barnes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig Kelly
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dee J. Kelly Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dee J Kelly Foundation
How large is Dee J Kelly Foundation?
Dee J Kelly Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Dee J Kelly Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc., whose mission is to provide a permanent home for major Fort Worth arts organizations and a premier venue for touring attractions, and to promote arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dee J Kelly Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dee J Kelly Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Dee J Kelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dee J Kelly Foundation's EIN?
Dee J Kelly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2363975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dee J Kelly Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2020–2025
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