Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Hawley, PA EIN: 20-1281379

The Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Hawley, Pennsylvania (with an address also listed in Dunmore, PA). Established in October 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Key facts about Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation

EIN: 20-1281379
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $30,375
Grants made (2025): 39
Average grant: $779
Median grant: $300
New grantees (estimate): 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2025)
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's 39 itemized 2025 grants were Pennsylvania (77%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (10 grants), Dunmore, PA (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Hawley, PA (2 grants). 97% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $870. How we count

Medians: $150 first-time, $325 repeat.

71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$30K

+8.3% YoY

Grant Count

+11.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$778.846

-2.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a range of causes including:

Education
Human Services
Religion-Related activities
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Average Grant

award: $820

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $23K (77%)

Maryland $1K (4%)

Mississippi $1K (3%)

Illinois $825 (3%)

District of Columbia $700 (2%)

All other $3K (11%)

Share of all 39 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Virginia

Cities

ScrantonWilkes BarreBaltimoreDunmoreHawleyBoys TownNew YorkWashington DCChicagoPlymouthThroopChamberlainHazletonAshlandNew York CityPark RidgeTopekaArdsleyImlay CityJackson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2025:

Total Assets: $241,589
Total Liabilities: $5,605
Net Assets: $235,984
Total Revenue: $13,039
Total Expenses: $37,721
Net Income: -$24,682

Revenue Sources (FY 2025):

Dividends: $8,297 (63.6%)
Sales of Assets: $4,742 (36.4%)

Expense Breakdown (FY 2025):

Charitable Disbursements: $31,625 (83.8%)
Compensation of Officers: $6,008 (15.9%)

Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since October 2004. EIN: 20-1281379

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

156 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Nativity Miguel School ($16,000), Ignatius Volunteer Corps ($1,000), United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NATIVITY MIGUEL SCHOOL Dunmore, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$16,000
IGNATIUS VOLUNTEER CORPS Baltimore, MD	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF NEPA Throop, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Scranton, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JACKSON MS Jackson, MS	GENERAL USE BY THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
SISTERS OF IHM Scranton, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$900
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI KITCHEN Scranton, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$500
DIOCESE OF SCRANTON VOCATION END Scranton, PA	FOR GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$500
QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH Ardsley, PA	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$500
THE ASSOCIATION OF US CATHOLIC PRIE Tiffin, OH	GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly serves as President of the foundation. He is the son of Frank and Rita Kelly (the foundation's namesakes) and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton and a master's degree in social work from Marywood University. He also serves as Executive Director of St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Monsignor Joseph P Kelly	President	1	—
PNC Bank NA	Agent for Trust	2	$6,008

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation fund?

The foundation supports a range of causes including: • Education • Human Services • Religion-Related activities • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (FY 2025): $31,625 • Total giving (FY 2023): $30,375 • Number of grantees: 22 • Average grant award: $820 • Typical award range: $100–$16,000 **Geographic Focus:** The foundation makes grants primarily in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and South Dakota.

What size grants does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation award?

In 2025, Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $778.846 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's EIN?

Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1281379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.