Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Olathe, Kansas. The foundation was established in 2010 and operates as a family foundation focused on charitable giving to support education, health, welfare, and community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.3M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+30.0% YoY
Grant Count
77
+24.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+4.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on supporting college education, the mission of the United Methodist Church, and charitable ministry. Key funding areas include:
- Education (including scholarships and educational institutions)
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health and welfare initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$150–$1,112,610
Average Grant
amount varies by recipient and project
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Kansas
- Missouri
- South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $25,298,978
- Total giving: $3,857,410
- Total revenues: $1,140,941
- Total expenses: $3,979,053
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,298,978 | $26,059,452 | $26,526,437 |
| Revenue | $1,140,941 | $1,610,555 | $1,580,364 |
| Expenses | $3,979,053 | $3,086,220 | $2,631,405 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,857,410 | $2,966,337 | $2,506,614 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,019,298 | $834,097 | $605,573 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,499,917 | $1,429,367 | $1,477,080 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is associated with Bonnie C Kelly as trustee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie C Kelly | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gerald A Kelly Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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