Kellwood Foundation
The Kellwood Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It makes grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations and reports that it conducts no direct charitable activities.
Kellwood Foundation at a glance
In short: Kellwood Foundation gave $99K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,156
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +109.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,311
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,073,650
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (11 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (46% 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 Kellwood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11433 Olde Cabin Rd Suite 200, St Louis, MO 63141-7136
Phone: (314) 576-3172
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kellwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Downtown Womens Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 46% of grant dollars, Missouri 13%, New York 13%, Tennessee 7%, and Maryland 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kellwood Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 23 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $130K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Womens Center Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Foreseeable Future Foundation Inc Franklin, TN | Financial Assistance | $7,200 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pasadena, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| METAvivor Annapolis, MD | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Saint Louis, MO | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Olive Crest Abused Childrens Found Santa Ana, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Working Wardrobes for a New Start Santa Ana, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Related Disorders Association Chicago, IL | Financial Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,073,650 | $99,044 | $110,626 | $99,156 | 23 | $99,156 | $64,615 | $108,610 |
| 2023 | $2,083,807 | $105,243 | $101,053 | $88,050 | 11 | $88,050 | $57,840 | $102,213 |
| 2022 | $2,079,616 | $68,843 | $151,541 | $129,626 | 33 | $129,626 | $42,639 | $107,723 |
| 2021 | $2,162,314 | $159,734 | $86,188 | $64,000 | 19 | $64,000 | $134,567 | $122,180 |
| 2020 | $2,088,768 | $80,809 | $77,631 | $56,750 | 12 | — | $58,232 | $106,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kellwood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K 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 does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included food assistance, health and cancer research, support for people who are blind or losing sight, employment readiness, services for homebound older adults, and mental health support. For example, Foreseeable Future Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for people who are blind or losing sight; the St. Louis Area Food Bank says it works to nourish people and strengthen communities; and Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $99,156. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Recent grant totals were $88,050 across 11 grants in 2023 and $129,626 across 33 grants in 2022.
The largest reported 2024 grant was $10,000 to Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles. Other notable grants included $7,200 to Foreseeable Future Foundation and $5,000 each to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, METAvivor, St. Louis Area Food Bank, Olive Crest Abused Children’s Foundation, Working Wardrobes for a New Start, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Pedal the Cause, and Citymeals-on-Wheels. The foundation also awarded $3,100 to CHOC Foundation and $2,500 to Crisis Text Line.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Falwell as Chairman and President, Adrian Kowalewski as Secretary and Treasurer, and Hollie Link as Director.
Kellwood Foundation is led by David Falwell, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Falwell
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Link
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Kowalewski
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kellwood Foundation
How much does Kellwood Foundation give each year?
Kellwood Foundation gave $99K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 11 grants.
What is Kellwood Foundation's typical grant size?
Kellwood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,311, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kellwood Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kellwood Foundation give grants?
Kellwood Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Saint Louis, MO (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does Kellwood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Kellwood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (22 grants).
Who are Kellwood Foundation's largest grantees?
Kellwood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Downtown Womens Center ($10,000), Foreseeable Future Foundation Inc ($7,200) and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kellwood Foundation?
Kellwood Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kellwood Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kellwood Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Kellwood Foundation's EIN?
Kellwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6141441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kellwood 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kellwood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kellwood-foundation-morg_b5d6a996fbe849d2934f8e95da66de1a
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