James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. It made 10 grants totaling $21,700 in 2025, supporting organizations in New Hampshire working in areas including youth, disability services, education, housing, and community resources.
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable at a glance
In short: James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,700
- +2070.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,170
- +117.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $188,801
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% 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 James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Wendy Brown as the contact, with no form or other materials required and no deadline. Awards are restricted to organizations eligible to receive deductible charitable contributions under IRC 170(c)(2).
- Contact
Application contact: Wendy Brown
Mailing address: 300 Franklin Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (877) 773-1229
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Greater Nashua Michael Lachance ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Nashua Michael Lachance Nashua, NH | Support Youth Obesity | $4,250 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation Bedford, NH | Support Community Care | $4,100 |
| Harbor Homes Inc Nashua, NH | To Fund Social Club | $4,100 |
| Surry Village Charter School Surry, NH | To Assist with Purchase of | $3,500 |
| Greater Wakefield Resource Center Union, NH | General Support | $1,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund NH Concord, NH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Keene Housing Kids Collaborative Keene, NH | Help Fund YMCA Classes for | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities New Hampshire Manchester, NH | Support Caregivers Program | $1,000 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Services Keene, NH | Purchase 3 McKesson | $750 |
| Ledyard Charter School Lebanon, NH | Support | $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 | $188,801 | $10,573 | $26,816 | $21,700 | 10 | $21,700 | $5,544 | $11,096 |
| 2024 | $205,044 | $11,259 | $5,978 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $6,290 | $11,057 |
| 2023 | $199,763 | $-7,810 | $15,426 | $10,500 | 5 | $10,500 | $650 | $10,512 |
| 2022 | $222,999 | $13,666 | $17,039 | $11,568 | 8 | $11,568 | $8,320 | $11,362 |
| 2021 | $226,367 | $14,699 | $18,910 | $13,100 | 6 | — | $9,025 | $12,920 |
| 2020 | $229,684 | $12,878 | $18,278 | $12,010 | 6 | — | $6,804 | $11,856 |
| 2019 | $235,864 | $15,171 | $17,548 | $12,000 | 8 | — | $9,716 | $11,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. Harbor Homes Inc says its mission is to provide housing and healthcare to people needing assistance. Crotched Mountain Foundation says it creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and chronic conditions to live, learn, and thrive in their communities. Surry Village Charter School describes its mission as providing an elementary and middle school for students in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region.
Other 2025 recipients include Greater Wakefield Resource Center, which says it maintains a resource center serving multigenerational needs; Keene Housing Kids Collaborative, which says it builds the foundation for successful adulthood by connecting children to community opportunities and experiences; and Ledyard Charter School, whose stated mission is to prepare students through rigorous, relevant learning in a community of adult mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $21,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,250, with a median of $1,250. The largest awards were $4,250 to YMCA of Greater Nashua for youth obesity support, $4,100 each to Crotched Mountain Foundation for community care and Harbor Homes Inc to fund a social club, and $3,500 to Surry Village Charter School.
The foundation also gave $1,500 to Greater Wakefield Resource Center for general support; $1,000 each to Children’s Scholarship Fund NH for general support, Keene Housing Kids Collaborative for YMCA classes, and Catholic Charities New Hampshire for its caregivers program; $750 to Home Healthcare Hospice & for equipment; and $500 to Ledyard Charter School for support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's only listed officer is TD Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
TD Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $4K, to TD Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable
How much does James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable give each year?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's typical grant size?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,170, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable give grants?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashua, NH (2 grants) and Keene, NH (2 grants).
Does James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's largest grantees?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Greater Nashua Michael Lachance ($4,250), Crotched Mountain Foundation ($4,100) and Harbor Homes Inc ($4,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable reported $189K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Harbor Homes Inc says its mission is to provide housing and healthcare to people needing assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's EIN?
James F Kelly and Fernande Kelly Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6117463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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