Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation
The Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest award going to Nativity Miguel School in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation gave $30K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $778.846), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,375
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $779
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $241,589
- -8.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 516, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 821-6933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nativity Miguel School ($16K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pennsylvania received 77% of grant dollars in 2025. Other reported shares were Maryland, 4%; Mississippi, 3%; Illinois, 3%; and the District of Columbia, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $34K (2022). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $241,589 | $13,039 | $37,721 | $30,375 | 39 | $31,625 | $7,031 | $25,222 |
| 2024 | $265,144 | $27,599 | $37,020 | $28,050 | 35 | $29,300 | $6,348 | $23,612 |
| 2023 | $273,535 | $78,280 | $33,859 | $27,675 | 31 | $28,925 | $73,346 | $19,827 |
| 2022 | $229,114 | $17,621 | $40,377 | $34,300 | 22 | $35,050 | $11,903 | $21,680 |
| 2021 | $251,728 | $30,188 | $32,010 | $24,155 | 29 | $25,405 | $10,249 | $24,795 |
| 2020 | $251,686 | $7,719 | $24,019 | $18,200 | 21 | — | $3,150 | $19,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, religious organizations, and organizations addressing food insecurity, poverty, and community services. For example, St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen says its mission is to provide meals at no charge to people in need. Friends of the Poor describes its mission as bringing together people who want to give with people needing assistance, to ease the burden of poverty and improve quality of life. Feeding America says it works to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $30,375. Grants ranged from $100 to $16,000, with a median of $300. The largest grant was $16,000 to Nativity Miguel School in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, for the organization’s general use. Other $1,000 grants went to Ignatius Volunteer Corps, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA, Scranton Preparatory School, and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Mississippi; each was designated for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly as president and PNC Bank NA as agent for trust.
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation is led by Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
PNC Bank NA
Agent for Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to PNC Bank NA (Agent for Trust).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation
How much does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation give each year?
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation gave $30K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 35 grants.
What is Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $779, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation give grants?
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (10 grants), Dunmore, PA (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Hawley, PA (2 grants).
Does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nativity Miguel School ($16,000), Ignatius Volunteer Corps ($1,000) and United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation?
Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation reported $242K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, religious organizations, and organizations addressing food insecurity, poverty, and community services. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Frank and Rita 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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