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Lora L and Martin N Kelley

Private foundation · Grantmaker Oakland, CA EIN: 47-6174269 Website

Lora & Martin Kelley Family Foundation is a private foundation whose IRS filing lists Oakland, California, as its location. The foundation describes itself as Oregon-based and says it primarily supports programs in Oregon and the trustees’ communities, with grantmaking focused on early childhood education, sustainable forestry, and food systems.

Key facts about Lora L and Martin N Kelley

In short: Lora L and Martin N Kelley gave $1.0M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Oregon. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
47-6174269
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,023,012
Grants made (2024)
51
Average grant
$20,059
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
37% first-time grantees (18 of 49, 2024)
Total assets
$18,523,010
Primary geography
Oregon (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; proposals are accepted by invitation only. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.5M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

-21.5% YoY

Grant Count

51

-8.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-13.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lora L and Martin N Kelley reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Lora L and Martin N Kelley open to new grantees?

37%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 18 of 49 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $26K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation emphasizes children, family, and community. Its three stated grantmaking areas are early childhood education, sustainable forestry, and food systems. It supports partners promoting healthy brain development and quality early learning, healthy forestry practices and rural economic benefits, and access to fresh, nutritious food and resilient regional food systems.

Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the work represented in its giving. Latino Network describes its mission as promoting social change through education equity, parent engagement, and civic leadership in the Latino community. Wallowa Resources says it empowers rural communities through land stewardship, education, and job creation. Children’s Institute describes work with children and families affected by adversity and poverty through early education, behavioral health, and family services. Ecotrust describes work at the intersection of equity, the economy, and the environment, including land and water stewardship. Adelante Mujeres describes holistic education programs and work promoting health and well-being. Zero Foodprint says it mobilizes the food sector around agricultural climate solutions, while Friends of Zenger Farm describes a working urban farm focused on sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, and access to good food.

Grantmaking

The foundation says grants may support capital projects, programs, and operating expenses. It reports that grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 over one to three years. In 2024, it made 51 grants totaling $1,023,012; grant amounts ranged from $512 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation states that its geographic focus is Oregon, while also supporting organizations in the trustees’ communities. In 2024, recipients in Oregon received 68% of grant dollars, followed by Washington at 12%, North Carolina at 4%, California at 4%, and the District of Columbia at 3%.

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.

Cities

PortlandHelenaEnterpriseEvanstonColumbiaSalemSeattleDurhamForest GroveChicagoWashingtonBostonCorvallisEvergreenSan FranciscoTillamookWoodburnAshlandBurnsDes Moines

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M55 grants2020 35 grants2021 50 grants2022 56 grants2023 51 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $1.0M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Pride Foundation: $110KPride Foundation$110KLatino Network: $60KLatino Network$60KAdelante Mujeres: $50KAdelante Mujeres$50KCenter for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization: $50KCenter for African Immigrantsand Refugees Organization$50KChildren's Institute: $50KChildren's Institute$50KEcotrust: $50KEcotrust$50KNative American Youth & Family Center: $50KNative American Youth & FamilyCenter$50KWallowa Resources: $50KWallowa Resources$50KOregon Community Foundation: $30K across 2 grantsOregon Community Foundation$30K · 2 grantsZero Foodprint: $28KZero Foodprint$28K

The largest 2024 recipient was Pride Foundation ($110K). Together the top 10 received $528K.

Grant Size Distribution

247 grants across all recorded years

197<$50K40$50–100K8$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 247 (80%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pride Foundation Seattle, WATo support community grants program (year 1 of 3)$110,000
Latino Network Portland, ORTo support health & wellness department (year 1 of 2)$60,000
Adelante Mujeres Forest Grove, ORTo Support the Regenerative Agriculture Program$50,000
Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization Portland, ORCapital grant to purchase building and create early childhood classrooms$50,000
Children's Institute Portland, ORGeneral Operating Support.$50,000
Ecotrust Portland, ORProgram Support for Food Systems Program$50,000
Native American Youth & Family Center Portland, ORTo Support Early Childhood and Youth Programs.$50,000
Wallowa Resources Enterprise, ORGeneral Operating Support.$50,000
Zero Foodprint San Francisco, CATo Support Restore NW Regenerative Agriculture Program$27,500
Capaces Leadership Institute Woodburn, ORTo support primeros pasos program (year 1 of 2)$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $18,523,010 $1,660,477 $1,605,473 $1,023,012
2023 $18,468,006 $205,164 $1,818,297 $1,302,459
2022 $20,081,139 $520,954 $1,884,298 $1,374,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$18,523,010$18,468,006$20,081,139
Revenue$1,660,477$205,164$520,954
Expenses$1,605,473$1,818,297$1,884,298
Qualifying Distributions$1,221,108$1,490,817$1,535,137
Net Investment Income$1,349,976$81,261$189,062
Distributable Amount$1,031,037$1,280,168$1,163,054

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Craig Kelley as managing trustee, Mark Kelley as treasurer, and Steve Kelley as secretary. It lists Aaron, Anne, Chris, Dana, Karen, Kent, and Maura Kelley as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Craig Kelley as managing trustee and board chair.

Lora L and Martin N Kelley is led by Craig Kelley, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Craig Kelley

    Managing Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    32 hrs/week

    $94K (2020) → $122K (2024)

  • Karen Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $8K (2024)

  • Kent Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $13K (2024)

  • Chris Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    $2K (2022) → $7K (2024)

  • Dana Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    $500 (2022) → $7K (2024)

  • Maura Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    $500 (2022) → $8K (2024)

  • Aaron Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    $3K (2023) → $8K (2024)

  • Anne Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    $3K (2023) → $2K (2024)

  • Mark Kelley

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $8K (2024)

  • Steve Kelley

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $8K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Devonte Kelley (2023) — Trustee

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

Craig Kelley — Managing Trustee: $122KCraig KelleyManaging Trustee$122KKent Kelley — Trustee: $13KKent KelleyTrustee$13KMark Kelley — Treasurer: $8KMark KelleyTreasurer$8KSteve Kelley — Secretary: $8KSteve KelleySecretary$8KAaron Kelley — Trustee: $8KAaron KelleyTrustee$8KKaren Kelley — Trustee: $8KKaren KelleyTrustee$8KMaura Kelley — Trustee: $8KMaura KelleyTrustee$8KChris Kelley — Trustee: $7KChris KelleyTrustee$7KDana Kelley — Trustee: $7KDana KelleyTrustee$7KAnne Kelley — Trustee: $2KAnne KelleyTrustee$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Craig Kelley (Managing Trustee). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 1624 Franklin Street 11Th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 834-2995
Website: https://www.kelleyff.org

Frequently asked questions about Lora L and Martin N Kelley

How much does Lora L and Martin N Kelley give each year?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley gave $1.0M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 56 grants.

What is Lora L and Martin N Kelley's typical grant size?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,059, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lora L and Martin N Kelley that year got $13K on average.

Where does Lora L and Martin N Kelley give grants?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley gives mostly in Oregon: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (21 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants), Helena, MT (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does Lora L and Martin N Kelley give general operating support?

Yes: 53% of Lora L and Martin N Kelley's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Lora L and Martin N Kelley's largest grantees?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley's largest 2024 grantees include Pride Foundation ($110,000), Latino Network ($60,000) and Adelante Mujeres ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Lora L and Martin N Kelley?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Lora L and Martin N Kelley fund?

The foundation emphasizes children, family, and community. Its three stated grantmaking areas are early childhood education, sustainable forestry, and food systems. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Lora L and Martin N Kelley?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; proposals are accepted by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Lora L and Martin N Kelley's EIN?

Lora L and Martin N Kelley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6174269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Lora L and Martin N Kelley accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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