Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc
The Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation is a private foundation based in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. It supports nonprofit organizations and a scholarship program focused on improving quality of life on Cape Cod.
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc gave $421K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $421,000
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +5500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,518
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $11,567,519
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply through the online grant system; applicants create an account and access the forms and materials there.
- Contact
Application contact: Heidi Nelson Director Of Programs
Mailing address: 261 White Path Unit 2, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Phone: (508) 790-3040
Email: contact@kelleyfoundation.org
Website: https://kelleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc
Who Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hyannis Public Library Association ($25K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 142 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its nonprofit grantmaking on Barnstable County, Massachusetts: applicants must be located there or propose a project or program that serves the county. The 2024 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $204K (2020) to $571K (2021). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $421K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hyannis Public Library Association Hyannis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc Orleans, MA | Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches Inc Hyannis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islan South Dennis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Farming Falmouth Teaticket, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of Bass River West Dennis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Falmouth Housing Trust Falmouth, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod Hyannis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Lower Cape Cod Community Development C Orleans, MA | Exempt Purpose | $12,500 |
| Girls on the Run Boston, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,567,519 | $2,262,361 | $518,556 | $421,000 | 56 | $447,005 | $994,901 | $512,037 |
| 2024 | $9,526,579 | $630,046 | $416,309 | $328,000 | 1 | $359,814 | $558,644 | $443,441 |
| 2023 | $8,475,911 | $756,337 | $367,904 | $307,394 | 29 | $322,063 | $679,576 | $381,289 |
| 2022 | $7,708,909 | $650,605 | $557,989 | $476,666 | 29 | $503,594 | $574,853 | $395,178 |
| 2021 | $6,595,394 | $666,232 | $652,581 | $570,522 | 27 | $592,809 | $586,959 | $421,018 |
| 2020 | $6,513,355 | $747,256 | $262,761 | $203,688 | 26 | — | $692,247 | $379,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $512K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enrich quality of life on Cape Cod through its scholars program and grants to nonprofit organizations. Its stated areas of support include arts and culture; community and economic development; food security; children, youth and families; health and human services; housing and shelter; and the environment.
The foundation’s grants are for tax-exempt organizations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, or organizations with a proposed project or program serving the county. Its nursing scholarship program is for Barnstable County residents pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing after earning or expecting to earn an associate’s degree in nursing from Cape Cod Community College. Awards are up to $10,000 over two years.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported awarding $420,000 to 49 organizations in 2025. Its 2024 filing reported one grant totaling $328,000, listed as “Total Contributions paid” in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, for an exempt purpose. The filing data lists 29 grants totaling $307,394 in 2023 and 29 totaling $476,666 in 2022.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants use the online grant system; the foundation says the application is distinct from its scholarship application. The Executive Committee typically meets monthly to interview applicants, and review may take up to six months. Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations, not private foundations, and must be located in Barnstable County or propose a project or program that serves the county. Grants are not intended as annual support; generally, the foundation does not award to the same organization within a three-year period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J. Penfield, Elizabeth Gawron, Hamilton Shepley, Henry L. Murphy III, Jeffrey Bilezikian, Joel G. Crowell, John Otis Drew, Karen L. Bissonnette, M. Christopher Murphy, and Matthew Cole as directors; Matthew Cole is also listed as Treasurer and Vice President. The foundation’s 2025 annual report identifies Robert A. Talerman as President and Matthew H. Cole as Vice President and Treasurer. The 2025 filing identifies Heidi Nelson as Director of Programs.
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc is led by Robert A. Talerman, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Talerman
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian O'Malley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Penfield
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dewitt Davenport
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gawron
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry L. Murphy III
Director
Officer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Bilezikian
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel G. Crowell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Otis Drew
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. Bissonnette
Director
Officer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Christopher Murphy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cole
Treasurer, Vice President & Director
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter D. Meyer
Clerk & Director
Clerk → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard W. Neitz
Director
Officer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Mills
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Fay Glynn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony N. Shepley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine M. McCarthy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith W. Scarafile
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Pitta
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulo Paraquay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Hamilton N. Shepley (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Cape COD Foundation (2020–2023) — Administrative Manager
- Former: Judy Walden Scarafile (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne McAuliffe (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine McCarthy Eff (2021) — Director
- Former: David Sampson (2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 92421
- Former: Janet Taylor (2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 92421
- Former: John Curley Jr. (2021) — Director · Filing note: Deceased 121121
- Former: Judy Walden Scarafile Eff (2021) — Director
- Former: Davenport Realty Trust (2020) — Administrative Manager
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 Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc
How much does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc give each year?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc gave $421K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $328K across 1 grant.
What is Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,518, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc give grants?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hyannis, MA (9 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Yarmouth Port, MA (4 grants) and Falmouth, MA (4 grants).
Who are Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hyannis Public Library Association ($25,000), Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc ($20,000) and Cape Cod Council of Churches Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $447K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $512K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enrich quality of life on Cape Cod through its scholars program and grants to nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc?
Apply through the online grant system; applicants create an account and access the forms and materials there. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6039660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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