M J Kelly Foundation
M J Kelly Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $6K.
M J Kelly Foundation at a glance
In short: M J Kelly Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $101,659
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who M J Kelly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Clara University ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How M J Kelly Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5K (2022) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Charitable Gift | $7,500 |
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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 | $101,659 | $6,218 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | $6,217 | $5,112 |
| 2023 | $101,959 | $4,159 | $7,000 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | $3,159 | $5,064 |
| 2022 | $104,800 | $4,102 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $4,102 | $5,142 |
| 2021 | $106,507 | $9,898 | $1,005 | — | — | — | $8,893 | $5,046 |
| 2020 | $96,698 | $-374 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $953 | $5,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M J Kelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M J Kelly Foundation is led by Mike Kelly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Kelly
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kelly
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 M J Kelly Foundation
How much does M J Kelly Foundation give each year?
M J Kelly Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is M J Kelly Foundation?
M J Kelly Foundation reported $102K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does M J Kelly Foundation operate?
M J Kelly Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Indiana.
What is M J Kelly Foundation's EIN?
M J Kelly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1488784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work M J Kelly Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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