Kelly Family Foundation
The Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It makes charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations and, in 2024, supported organizations working in areas including education, community service, nature, health care, and hospital-related activities.
Kelly Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kelly Family Foundation gave $280K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Massachusetts. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,889
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,509
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,451,311
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (43% 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 Kelly Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4845 River Village Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Phone: (772) 539-9770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kelly Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College High School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 218 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 43% of grant dollars, recipients in the District of Columbia received 21%, Michigan recipients received 18%, Florida recipients received 9%, and Rhode Island recipients received 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kelly Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 43 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 $264K (2020) to $343K (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College High School Boston, MA | Education | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Community Service | $45,000 |
| Rhode Island Family Literacy Providence, RI | Community Service | $15,000 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucker Sound Hyannis, MA | NATURE | $12,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente Boston, MA | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Boston College Twin CS Program Chestnut Hill, MA | Education | $9,999 |
| Grand Harbor Community Outreach Vero Beach, FL | Community Service | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vero Beach, FL | Community Service | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,451,311 | $504,769 | $363,348 | $279,889 | 43 | $360,775 | $199,104 | $418,289 |
| 2023 | $4,306,806 | $171,059 | $374,949 | $301,137 | 44 | $372,705 | $170,386 | $360,488 |
| 2022 | $4,507,274 | $202,943 | $426,509 | $343,356 | 43 | $421,499 | $202,943 | $374,547 |
| 2021 | $4,724,500 | $391,255 | $346,326 | $283,235 | 45 | $339,874 | $388,643 | $420,722 |
| 2020 | $4,680,747 | $323,599 | $325,510 | $264,273 | 43 | — | $321,537 | $340,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kelly Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $418K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is making contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants included education, community service, nature, health care, and hospital-related purposes.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Community Boating Center in Providence says it provides recreational sailing and boating instruction and access, with an emphasis on children and environmental awareness. Duxbury Bay Maritime School says it connects people of all ages, abilities, and means to Duxbury Bay through educational and recreational programs. United Against Poverty in Vero Beach describes its purpose as helping families and individuals achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve government accountability, tax policy, symphonic performances, atmospheric CO2 analysis, and local history.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $279,889. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 each to Boston College High School and Hillsdale College for education, and $45,000 to the Heritage Foundation for community service. Other grants included $15,000 to Rhode Island Family Literacy for community service, $12,000 to Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound for nature, and $10,000 to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for health care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David M. Kelly as president; Robert M. Kelly and David M. Kelly Jr. as officers; and Susan B. Kelly, Michelle B. Kelly, and Michelle Kelly as directors.
Kelly Family Foundation is led by David M. Kelly, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Kelly
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Michelle B. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan B. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M. Kelly Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Kelly
Officer
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to David M Kelly (President).
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Family Foundation
How much does Kelly Family Foundation give each year?
Kelly Family Foundation gave $280K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $301K across 44 grants.
What is Kelly Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kelly Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,509, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kelly Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kelly Family Foundation give grants?
Kelly Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Michigan (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Osterville, MA (5 grants) and Duxbury, MA (5 grants).
Does Kelly Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Kelly Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (26 grants) and "Education" (12 grants).
Who are Kelly Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kelly Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College High School ($50,000), Hillsdale College ($50,000) and Heritage Foundation ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kelly Family Foundation?
Kelly Family Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $361K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (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 Kelly Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is making contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants included education, community service, nature, health care, and hospital-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kelly Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Kelly Family Foundation's EIN?
Kelly Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2025122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kelly 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kelly Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kelly-family-foundation-morg_1e77622c0f9449c49be22d9ea0e2b1bf
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