Ronald and Kelly Lockton
Ronald and Kelly Lockton is a private foundation, based in Mission Hills, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $339K. Net investment income was $322K.
Ronald and Kelly Lockton at a glance
In short: Ronald and Kelly Lockton gave $339K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $338,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $37,611
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,968,962
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (44% 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 Ronald and Kelly Lockton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand Together Trust ($150K). Together the top 9 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald and Kelly Lockton gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2020) to $339K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $339K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust Arlington, VA | Support-General Fund | $150,000 |
| The Ellis Foundation Fort Scott, KS | Support-General Fund | $71,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Kansas Cottonwood Falls, KS | Support-General Fund | $25,000 |
| The Armitage Foundation New York, NY | Support-General Fund | $25,000 |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | Support-General Fund | $20,000 |
| Ace Scholarships Kansas Greenwood Village, CO | Support-General Fund | $15,000 |
| ONE805 Inc Santa Barbara, CA | Support-General Fund | $11,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley Avon, CO | Support-General Fund | $11,000 |
| Jackson County CASA Kansas City, MO | Support-General Fund | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ronald and Kelly Lockton?
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 | $6,968,962 | $1,698,130 | $380,102 | $338,500 | 9 | $338,500 | $322,049 | $344,855 |
| 2023 | $5,208,350 | $2,077,769 | $44,152 | — | — | — | $625,100 | $196,630 |
| 2022 | $4,153,429 | $2,508,061 | $309,723 | $260,000 | 2 | $261,000 | $79,036 | $195,154 |
| 2021 | $2,824,101 | $2,744,955 | $275,173 | $271,000 | 4 | $271,825 | $1,129,272 | $31,941 |
| 2020 | $354,319 | $15,343 | $13,166 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $12,788 | $14,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald and Kelly Lockton reported a distributable amount of $345K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ronald and Kelly Lockton's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly R. Lockton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Lockton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Jezak
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
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 Ronald and Kelly Lockton
How much does Ronald and Kelly Lockton give each year?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton gave $339K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ronald and Kelly Lockton's typical grant size?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,611, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald and Kelly Lockton give grants?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton's top state is Virginia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (28%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Ronald and Kelly Lockton give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald and Kelly Lockton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald and Kelly Lockton's largest grantees?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton's largest 2024 grantees include Stand Together Trust ($150,000), The Ellis Foundation ($71,000) and The Nature Conservancy in Kansas ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald and Kelly Lockton?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $345K (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 is Ronald and Kelly Lockton's EIN?
Ronald and Kelly Lockton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5417007. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ronald and Kelly Lockton funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ronald and Kelly Lockton's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Lockton Family Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Assets
$3.3M
Grants
3
Total Given
$30K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Hallmark Corporate Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Hallmark Corporate Foundation supports programs and capital improvements—and sometimes operating costs—related to children’s well-being, arts and culture, essential community services, and community service in places where Hallmark operates. In 2023, grants ranged from $1,250 to $135,241, with awards totaling $242,320; the 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, though its Community Involvement Program is separately listed as open to qualifying organizations.
Assets
$46K
Grants
178
Total Given
$242K
California Fire Foundation
Sacramento, CA
The California Fire Foundation funds fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofits, and tribal entities working on disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, relief, and recovery, with priority for under-resourced communities at elevated disaster risk. Its 2026 general grants typically offer up to $25,000, and its grantmaking primarily serves California communities, though some awards have gone elsewhere. It accepts applications through its grants portal during listed grant cycles.
Assets
$20.7M
Grants
88
Total Given
$1.5M
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City, MO
The foundation funds college access and completion, workforce and career development, entrepreneurship, and related efforts to improve economic mobility, with a primary focus on Kansas City and support for regional and national work. Its 2024 grants had a median of $75,000; it accepts requests through its online portal and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$2.5B
Grants
364
Total Given
$95.0M
The Weary Family Foundation
Manhattan, KS
The Weary Family Foundation supports educational and public-welfare organizations, including universities, arts groups, and organizations serving people with disabilities. Its 2025 giving totaled $3 million across 27 grants, with a median grant of $30,000; grants went to organizations in Kansas and Ohio. It does not accept unsolicited requests; trustees select recipients.
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
27
Total Given
$3.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Kansas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ronald and Kelly Lockton's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ronald and Kelly Lockton down — hundreds of funders to go?