Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $14K.
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $53,600
- -21.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,933
- -47.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (61% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Lipscomb Univ ($30K). Together the top 5 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 197% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $69K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb Univ Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Christian Family Svc Rockwall, TX | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Hillside Hope Inc Prosper, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Family Life Missions Murfreesboro, TN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Hillside Hope Inc Prosper, TX | General Purpose | $800 |
| Shults-Lewis Child & Family Services Valparaiso, IN | General Purpose | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $13,975 | $55,410 | $53,600 | 6 | $53,600 | $13,975 | — |
| 2022 | $41,435 | $18,345 | $70,272 | $68,500 | 4 | $68,500 | $18,345 | $5,669 |
| 2021 | $93,362 | $7,049 | $36,751 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $7,049 | $7,879 |
| 2020 | $123,064 | $2,986 | $19,778 | $18,035 | 2 | — | $2,991 | $7,477 |
| 2019 | $141,612 | $5,910 | $46,837 | $45,000 | 6 | — | $5,910 | $9,833 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David B Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John B Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Alan Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation
How much does Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation give each year?
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $69K across 4 grants.
What is Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,750, and its average grant was $8,933, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation give grants?
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prosper, TX (2 grants).
Does Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Lipscomb Univ ($30,000), Christian Family Svc ($15,000) and Hillside Hope Inc ($5,800 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Kelley Family Christian Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4881147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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