Kelly Foundation Inc
Kelly Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 166 grants totaling $678,250, with recipients including Florida schools, colleges, health organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Kelly Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kelly Foundation Inc gave $678K across 166 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $678,250
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 166
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,086
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $14,846,999
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kelly Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
does not accept unsolicited requests. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Application forms and materials are available upon request; the filing lists Barbara Diaz as the contact and states no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara Diaz
Mailing address: 8255 Nw 58Th Street, Miami, FL 33166
Phone: (305) 507-6187
Website: https://kellyfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kelly Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montgomery Botanical Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Organizations only. It also paid 137 individual scholarships ($381,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
850 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 846 grants of 850 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. New York received 3%, Georgia 2%, Texas 2%, and California 1%. Listed Florida recipients included organizations in Coral Gables, Clewiston, Naples, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Winter Park, and Orlando.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 166 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kelly Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $575K (2023) to $862K (2020). In 2024 it made 166 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Botanical Center Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Clewiston Christian School Inc Clewiston, FL | General Support, Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Immokalee Foundation Naples, FL | Heavy Equipment Tech Program | $25,000 |
| Branches Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Miami, FL | Hematology/Oncology Division | $15,000 |
| Broward College Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Rollins College - Annual Fund Winter Park, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse Works Orlando, FL | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,846,999 | $915,384 | $756,687 | $678,250 | 166 | $686,218 | $845,504 | $1,112,351 |
| 2023 | $14,773,397 | $578,442 | $685,599 | $575,250 | 167 | $582,355 | $518,793 | $1,000,359 |
| 2022 | $14,849,984 | $1,484,651 | $728,130 | $639,741 | 164 | $646,273 | $1,402,794 | $1,017,904 |
| 2021 | $14,085,004 | $812,473 | $905,959 | $818,500 | 169 | $871,237 | $785,581 | $1,055,054 |
| 2020 | $14,266,220 | $534,621 | $975,058 | $861,801 | 184 | — | $481,937 | $922,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kelly Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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’s website says it is committed exclusively to substance abuse education and treatment. It describes its work as developing, producing, and distributing educational materials and training aids for counselors and people in recovery, supporting treatment centers, and informing the public about alcoholism and substance abuse. The website also describes Recovery Dynamics® as a 12-step-based treatment model with materials for counselors and clients.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. Clewiston Christian School says it aims to graduate Christian leaders through academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Broward College Foundation says its mission is to transform lives through education by supporting Broward College. The Garden Conservancy describes its mission as preserving, sharing, and celebrating America’s gardens and gardening traditions. The Lighthouse Works says it supports artists and the cultural vitality of Fishers Island; Fishers Island Conservancy identifies environmental preservation as its purpose; and Island Health Project says it supports quality health care for Fishers Island residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 166 grants totaling $678,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed award was $100,000 to Montgomery Botanical Center for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Clewiston Christian School for general support and scholarships, $25,000 to Immokalee Foundation for a heavy equipment technology program, and $15,000 each to Branches for general support, MD Anderson Cancer Center for general support, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for its hematology/oncology division.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Kelly as president; Luisa Kelly as vice president; Nicholas D. Kelly as assistant secretary/treasurer; Bridget Duncan as secretary/treasurer for 2024; and Nishan Vartanian, Chris Kelly, and Bradley Kelly as directors. Barbara Diaz is listed as secretary/treasurer for 2025.
Kelly Foundation Inc is led by Katherine Kelly, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Kelly
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Kelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nishan Vartanian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Downey Duncan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Luisa Kelly
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas D. Kelly
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Chairman & President → Chairman & Director, 2021
Chairman & Director → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Diaz
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Barbara Kelly (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christabel K. Vartanian (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Donald Kelly (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: L. Patrick Kelly (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman & Director
- Former: Robert W. Kelly Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Janice Isom (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $33K, to Bridget Downey Duncan (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Foundation Inc
How much does Kelly Foundation Inc give each year?
Kelly Foundation Inc gave $678K across 166 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $575K across 167 grants.
What is Kelly Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kelly Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,086, across 166 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kelly Foundation Inc give grants?
Kelly Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coral Gables, FL (6 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), Fishers Island, NY (3 grants) and Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Kelly Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Kelly Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 166) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (137 grants).
Who are Kelly Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kelly Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Montgomery Botanical Center ($100,000), Clewiston Christian School Inc ($25,000) and Immokalee Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 137 individual scholarships ($381,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kelly Foundation Inc?
Kelly Foundation Inc reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $686K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it is committed exclusively to substance abuse education and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kelly Foundation Inc?
does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kelly Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kelly Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6153269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kelly Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kelly Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kelly-foundation-inc-morg_dac3f4a86b27459e9d96ffabcaf53387
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