Kelton Family Foundation
The Kelton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vail, Colorado. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including recipients working in arts, education, youth development, health, and community services.
Kelton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kelton Family Foundation gave $88K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,012
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,667
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $1,464,180
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% 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 Kelton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Wall Street Suite 240, Vail, CO 81657
Phone: (970) 476-7995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kelton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bravo Vail ($17K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Colorado organizations received 78% of 2024 grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Vermont, 8%; Texas, 3%; Pennsylvania, 3%; and Idaho, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kelton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 $41K (2020) to $88K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Vail Vail, CO | Build upon the rich legacy of articstic excellence in vail. | $16,758 |
| Education Foundation of Eagle County Edwards, CO | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $10,000 |
| Youth Power 365 - Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $7,500 |
| Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO | Tax Exempt Purposes | $6,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Provide year round extended learning opportunities that empower and educate the you and families of Eagle county from cradle to career. | $6,000 |
| Burr and Burton Academy Manchester, VT | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $3,000 |
| Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land Arvada, CO | Partner with farming and ranching families across the state to conserve fertile soils, important grasslands, water resources, wildlife habitiat and scenic places. | $2,500 |
| Vail Health Foundation Edwards, CO | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $2,500 |
| Vail Veterans Program Vail, CO | Support Tax Exempt Mission | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,464,180 | $84,850 | $91,058 | $88,012 | 33 | $89,075 | $44,534 | $110,519 |
| 2023 | $1,470,388 | $244,136 | $80,385 | $77,300 | 31 | $79,110 | $38,981 | $87,819 |
| 2022 | $1,306,637 | $213,504 | $74,594 | $72,940 | 28 | $73,225 | $32,367 | $80,319 |
| 2021 | $1,167,727 | $151,978 | $47,777 | $45,660 | 25 | $46,257 | $25,733 | $73,053 |
| 2020 | $1,063,526 | $96,784 | $41,964 | $40,690 | 26 | — | $25,133 | $45,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kelton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Vail Valley Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life in the Vail Valley through arts, athletics, and education; Colorado Mountain College Foundation says it builds community support for the college and its students. Eagle Valley Community Foundation describes its work as connecting people with resources for nourishment, wellness, and growth opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $88,012. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,758, with a median of $1,250. Among the largest were $16,758 to Bravo Vail, $10,000 to Education Foundation of Eagle County, $7,500 to Youth Power 365 – Vail Valley Foundation, and $6,000 each to Colorado Mountain College and Vail Valley Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur M. Kelton Jr. as president and director; Elaine White Kelton as director and secretary-treasurer; and Ashley Endres Seeger as director.
Kelton Family Foundation is led by Arthur M. Kelton Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur M. Kelton Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Endres Seeger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elaine White Kelton
Director & Secretary-Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kelton Family Foundation
How much does Kelton Family Foundation give each year?
Kelton Family Foundation gave $88K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 31 grants.
What is Kelton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kelton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,667, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kelton Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kelton Family Foundation give grants?
Kelton Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vail, CO (7 grants), Avon, CO (4 grants), Edwards, CO (4 grants) and Glenwood Springs, CO (2 grants).
Who are Kelton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kelton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bravo Vail ($16,758), Education Foundation of Eagle County ($10,000) and Youth Power 365 - Vail Valley Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kelton Family Foundation?
Kelton Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 Kelton Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kelton Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kelton Family Foundation's EIN?
Kelton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4037269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kelton 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kelton Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kelton-family-foundation-morg_f3f334a2a8c2465b9427791ea0fa1540
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