Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family
The Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations including parks and recreation, a Catholic high school, arts and cultural organizations, social-service providers, and community organizations.
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family at a glance
In short: Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family gave $656K across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Iowa. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $656,190
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +67.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,981
- -45.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $12,637,266
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (53 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family
- 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: 3900 Ingersoll Ave Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50312-3535
Phone: (515) 221-1133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Des Moines Parks and Recreation ($116K). Together the top 10 received $469K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 286 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. Other recipient states included Massachusetts and California (4% each), North Dakota (2%), and Montana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 53 of 94 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2020) to $722K (2024). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $656K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Parks and Recreation Des Moines, IA | Park Pickleball Courts | $116,200 |
| Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $102,500 |
| Bright Foundation Urbandale, IA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $27,300 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | General Operations | $25,350 |
| Catholic Charities of Des Moines Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey Worcester, MA | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Assumption Abbey Richardton, ND | General Operations | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,637,266 | $1,706,599 | $749,478 | $656,190 | 94 | $659,394 | $619,287 | $763,270 |
| 2024 | $11,753,435 | $1,270,056 | $805,038 | $722,141 | 56 | $725,028 | $479,073 | $682,574 |
| 2023 | $11,344,609 | $1,042,228 | $690,790 | $590,030 | 47 | $621,122 | $420,756 | $578,900 |
| 2022 | $10,960,924 | $1,245,173 | $684,080 | $593,550 | 47 | $594,710 | $506,823 | $572,346 |
| 2021 | $10,432,172 | $2,519,319 | $570,334 | $532,750 | 42 | $533,830 | $1,825,246 | $520,589 |
| 2020 | $8,505,504 | $752,427 | $381,746 | $368,500 | 50 | — | $267,909 | $366,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family reported a distributable amount of $763K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Des Moines Metro Opera says its mission is to create distinctive theatrical experiences and inspirational learning opportunities. United Way of Central Iowa says it works to improve lives by uniting the caring power of the community. The Science Center of Iowa says it engages and inspires Iowans in lifelong science learning, while Iowa Public Radio says it connects people to news, music, information, and ideas.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes providing affordable creative workspaces and advancing equity and opportunities in the arts (Mainframe Studios), serving residents of economically distressed areas through referrals and programs (Urban Dreams), and helping refugee families establish their lives in America (Des Moines Refugee Support).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $656,190. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $116,200, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants included $116,200 to Des Moines Parks and Recreation for park pickleball courts, $102,500 to Dowling Catholic High School for general operations, and $100,000 to Bright Foundation for general operations. Other notable grants included $27,300 to Des Moines Art Center, $25,350 to Des Moines Metro Opera, and $25,000 each to Catholic Charities of Des Moines and Lutheran Services of Iowa, all for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary K Kelly as president, Daniel M Kelly as director, and Brigid Kelly as executive director.
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family is led by Brigid Kelly, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brigid Kelly
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Mary K. Kelly
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $30K, to Brigid Kelly (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family
How much does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family give each year?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family gave $656K across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $722K across 56 grants.
What is Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's typical grant size?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,981, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family give grants?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family gives mostly in Iowa: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (55 grants), Saint Paul, MN (4 grants), West Des Moines, IA (3 grants) and Palm Springs, CA (3 grants).
Does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's largest grantees?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's largest 2025 grantees include Des Moines Parks and Recreation ($116,200), Dowling Catholic High School ($102,500) and Bright Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $659K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $763K (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 Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Des Moines Metro Opera says its mission is to create distinctive theatrical experiences and inspirational learning opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family?
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 Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's EIN?
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1826362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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