Dee J Kelly Foundation

FORT WORTH, TX EIN: 75-2363975 Website

The Dee J Kelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. The organization has been tax-exempt since September 1991 and holds 501(c)(3) status, making donations to the foundation tax-deductible.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28K

+0.0% YoY

Revenue

—

-100.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

—

-100.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $20,000. As of the most recent available data, the foundation reported zero total giving and no live grant opportunities.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates in Fort Worth, Texas and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.5M (100%)

States

Texas

Cities

ArlingtonAustinDallasFort WorthGrapevineHurst

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024-2025):

Total Assets: $27,953–$28,000
Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue (2024): $91
Expenses (2024): $1,930
Total Giving: $0

The foundation's financial activity has been minimal in recent years, with very limited revenue and expenses relative to its asset base.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$27,953	$27,953	$29,787
Revenue	—	$91	$1,063
Expenses	—	$1,925	$84,927
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	$82,500
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$145	$180	$1,847

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is associated with Dee J. Kelly, a partner at Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP in Fort Worth. Kelly is a prominent attorney and civic leader who has served as managing partner of his law firm (2005-2016) and holds trustee positions at Texas Christian University and the University of Texas Law School Foundation, among other board memberships with cultural and civic organizations in Fort Worth.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DEE J KELLY JR	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER	—	—
CRAIG KELLY	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
CYNTHIA BARNES	PRESIDENT	—	—
KAREN JONES	SECRETARY	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dee J Kelly Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

How do I apply for a grant from Dee J Kelly Foundation?

Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $20,000. As of the most recent available data, the foundation reported zero total giving and no live grant opportunities.

Where does Dee J Kelly Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates in Fort Worth, Texas and the surrounding region.

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.