The Kelly Foundation of Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grantmaking foundation established in 1995 and based in Washington State. The organization operates as a volunteer-led foundation dedicated to supporting charitable and educational initiatives throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$195K
+13.0% YoY
Grant Count
54
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation engages exclusively in charitable and educational activities. Its stated purpose is to support various charitable organizations in the community, including:
- Educational institutions
- Hospitals
- Cultural activities (symphonies, museums)
- Groups and organizations that benefit children
- Community organizations
- Organizations serving minorities and individuals in need
Grantmaking
The Kelly Foundation of Washington administers both scholarship and grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves the Cascade Region of Washington, with administrative presence in the Seattle area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,544,185 | $2,578,376 | $2,554,333 |
| Revenue | $232,759 | $261,467 | $169,239 |
| Expenses | $266,730 | $230,350 | $246,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $248,147 | $219,641 | $233,555 |
| Net Investment Income | $215,226 | $247,518 | $150,528 |
| Distributable Amount | $263,420 | $225,529 | $223,060 |
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
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER C OTTENBACH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GREG OBATA | FIRST VP/SEC./TREAS. | 1 | — |
| CARMEN REDD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| OONA KELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEITH SHIPMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SLOANE HEATH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Kelly Foundation of Washington 14419 Greenwood Ave. N. Suite A PO Box 321 Seattle, Washington 98133
Email Contacts:
Telephone: 253-381-1311
The Foundation indicates it aims to respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours.
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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