Kelleher Family Foundation
The Kelleher Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in areas including cancer research, education, sports, military-family lodging, and addiction recovery.
Kelleher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kelleher Family Foundation gave $563K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in Massachusetts. 45% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $563,010
- +103.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,151
- +113.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,900
- Total assets
- $94,995
- -42.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kelleher Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5615 N Echo Canyon Cir, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (617) 412-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kelleher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center ($221K). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 106 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Massachusetts organizations received 65% of grant dollars, Arizona organizations 16%, Indiana organizations 9%, New York organizations 7%, and Texas organizations 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kelleher Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 294% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2023) to $563K (2026). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $563K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston, MA | General Use | $221,400 |
| Seton Catholic Preparatory Chandler, AZ | General Use | $75,000 |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, MA | General Use | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Use | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $38,800 |
| Team Impact Quincy, MA | General Use | $33,900 |
| Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation Framingham, MA | General Use | $12,000 |
| Fisher House of Boston South Walpole, MA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Bay Council Navy League of the United States Boston, MA | General Use | $10,000 |
| The Michael E Thorton Foundation Addison, TX | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,995 | $502,418 | $566,054 | $563,010 | 20 | $563,010 | — | $11,094 |
| 2025 | $165,921 | $270,981 | $281,256 | $276,823 | 21 | $276,823 | $84,721 | $15,115 |
| 2024 | $171,511 | $493,945 | $415,269 | $413,380 | 23 | $413,380 | $193,443 | $7,924 |
| 2023 | $102,955 | $131,773 | $145,230 | $142,850 | 18 | $142,850 | $17,917 | $11,282 |
| 2022 | $116,538 | $103,230 | $351,822 | $348,335 | 24 | $348,335 | $48,726 | $17,934 |
| 2021 | $365,855 | $410,165 | $275,293 | $272,939 | 9 | — | $138,744 | $16,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kelleher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — 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 2026 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Team IMPACT says it matches children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams to address emotional trauma and social isolation. Fisher House of Boston says it provides lodging for military families receiving hospital care in the Boston area. Crossroads describes its work as providing programs and services for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. The University of Massachusetts Amherst says its alumni association promotes alumni connections and support for the university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $563,010. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $221,400, with a median of $9,900.
The largest reported grants included $221,400 to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, $75,000 to Seton Catholic Preparatory, and $50,000 each to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the University of Notre Dame. Other grants included $38,800 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, $33,900 to Team IMPACT, $12,000 to Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation, and $10,000 each to Fisher House of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay Council Navy League of the United States. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL USE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard M Kelleher, Nancy S Kelleher, Patrick Kelleher, M Kristen Kelleher Hatten, Caroline F Kelleher, and Elizabeth S Sells as trustees.
Kelleher Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Caroline F. Kelleher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Sells
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
M. Kristen Kelleher Hatten
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy S. Kelleher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patrick Kelleher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard M. Kelleher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Kelleher Family Foundation
How much does Kelleher Family Foundation give each year?
Kelleher Family Foundation gave $563K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $277K across 21 grants.
What is Kelleher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kelleher Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $9,900, and its average grant was $28,151, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kelleher Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Kelleher Family Foundation give grants?
Kelleher Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (16%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Kelleher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kelleher Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kelleher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kelleher Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center ($221,400), Seton Catholic Preparatory ($75,000) and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kelleher Family Foundation?
Kelleher Family Foundation reported $95K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $563K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kelleher Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Team IMPACT says it matches children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams to address emotional trauma and social isolation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kelleher Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Kelleher Family Foundation's EIN?
Kelleher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0874077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Kelleher Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kelleher Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kelleher-family-foundation-morg_ec83f915c17249f8b6020efd5f046add
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