George W & Elizabeth W Kelly
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly is a private foundation based in Lewis Center, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $196,100, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly at a glance
In short: George W & Elizabeth W Kelly gave $196K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,100
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,085
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,323,241
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George W & Elizabeth W Kelly
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3400 West Bay Circle, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Phone: (740) 972-3961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W & Elizabeth W Kelly funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nationwide Childrens Ho ($55K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 52 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. New York, North Carolina, and Arizona each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George W & Elizabeth W Kelly open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2023) to $226K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Childrens Ho Columbus, OH | Research | $55,000 |
| OSU Foundation Columbus, OH | Research | $52,600 |
| Ohio Health Foundation Columbus, OH | Research | $50,000 |
| Pilot Dogs Inc Columbus, OH | Support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Columbus, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Marysville, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| St Joan of Arc Powell, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| St John Neumann Sunbury, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Grove City, OH | Support | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Found Staten Island, NY | Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,323,241 | $107,877 | $155,143 | $196,100 | 13 | $129,292 | $191,284 |
| 2023 | $5,051,236 | $104,753 | $141,212 | $176,500 | 10 | $107,383 | $247,280 |
| 2022 | $4,561,298 | $81,723 | $133,341 | $225,695 | 14 | $119,658 | $222,981 |
| 2021 | $4,614,594 | $138,418 | $386,700 | $225,695 | 15 | $199,903 | $224,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W & Elizabeth W Kelly reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2024 — 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included research and support contributions. Pilot Dogs, which received $20,000, describes its mission as providing expertly trained guide dogs, orientation and mobility training, and other services to people in need. Pelotonia, which received $500, describes its mission as engaging, inspiring, and challenging a community to accelerate innovative cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $196,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $55,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for research, $52,600 to the OSU Foundation for research, $50,000 to OhioHealth Foundation for research, and $20,000 to Pilot Dogs for support.
The foundation also gave $2,500 each to the Salvation Army, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Joan of Arc, St. John Neumann, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation; $2,000 to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; and $1,000 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul L. Parker as president, Michelle McKinney as secretary, and Candice Parker as treasurer.
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly is led by Paul L. Parker, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul L. Parker
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Michelle McKinney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Michelle McKinney (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George W & Elizabeth W Kelly
How much does George W & Elizabeth W Kelly give each year?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly gave $196K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 10 grants.
What is George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's typical grant size?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $15,085, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George W & Elizabeth W Kelly that year got $2K on average.
Where does George W & Elizabeth W Kelly give grants?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (6 grants).
Does George W & Elizabeth W Kelly give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (10 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's largest grantees?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's largest 2024 grantees include Nationwide Childrens Ho ($55,000), OSU Foundation ($52,600) and Ohio Health Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George W & Elizabeth W Kelly?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $108K.
What does George W & Elizabeth W Kelly fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included research and support contributions. Pilot Dogs, which received $20,000, describes its mission as providing expertly trained guide dogs, orientation and mobility training, and other services to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George W & Elizabeth W Kelly?
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 George W & Elizabeth W Kelly required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George W & Elizabeth W Kelly reported a distributable amount of $191K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's EIN?
George W & Elizabeth W Kelly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0820191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does George W & Elizabeth W Kelly 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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