The Kelly and Michael Tzannes
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in arts education, food distribution, youth mentoring, health, and land conservation.
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes at a glance
In short: The Kelly and Michael Tzannes gave $24K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,426
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $499,576
- +20.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% 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 The Kelly and Michael Tzannes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 148 Commonwealth Avenue Apt 301, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (781) 799-6628
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kelly and Michael Tzannes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metalwerx ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (81%), followed by Illinois (6%), Connecticut (4%), New York (4%), and Rhode Island (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kelly and Michael Tzannes open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 $15K (2021) to $25K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metalwerx Waltham, MA | To Support Their Programs | $5,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky Vineyard Haven, MA | To Support Their Programs | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Boston, MA | To Support Their Programs | $2,500 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Boston, MA | To Support Their Programs | $2,000 |
| Westport Land Trust Westport, MA | To Support Their Programs | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | To Support Their Programs | $1,500 |
| Obama Presidential Center Chicago, IL | To Support Their Programs | $1,500 |
| In Control Crash Prevention Lexington, MA | To Support Their Programs | $1,000 |
| The Wish Project Lowell, MA | To Support Their Programs | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Newton, CT | To Support Their Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $499,576 | $121,485 | $25,387 | $24,250 | 17 | $24,250 | $8,478 | $31,269 |
| 2024 | $414,078 | $297,524 | $1,151 | — | — | — | $3,240 | $22,622 |
| 2023 | $140,205 | $6,483 | $23,635 | $22,500 | 8 | $22,500 | $2,476 | $14,489 |
| 2022 | $134,867 | $173,465 | $23,309 | $22,325 | 11 | $22,325 | $1,968 | $7,651 |
| 2021 | $76,903 | $7,329 | $16,230 | $15,300 | 12 | $15,300 | $2,450 | $6,417 |
| 2020 | $85,804 | $7,356 | $26,100 | $25,150 | 9 | — | $2,170 | $5,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kelly and Michael Tzannes reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 reported 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, grantee Metalwerx says it promotes jewelry and metals through classes, workshops, studio space, outreach, and events. The Greater Boston Food Bank describes acquiring and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. The Wish Project says it provides clothing, home goods, and baby goods to local people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $24,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 to Metalwerx, $2,500 each to Camp Jabberwocky and Big Brothers Big Sisters, and $2,000 each to Mass Eye and Ear and Westport Land Trust. Other reported grants included $1,500 to the Greater Boston Food Bank and $1,000 each to the Wish Project and the Boston Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly S. Tzannes and Michael A. Tzannes as trustees.
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly S. Tzannes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Tzannes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kelly and Michael Tzannes
How much does The Kelly and Michael Tzannes give each year?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes gave $24K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's typical grant size?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,426, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kelly and Michael Tzannes that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kelly and Michael Tzannes give grants?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes gives mostly in Massachusetts: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does The Kelly and Michael Tzannes give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Their Programs" (16 grants).
Who are The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's largest grantees?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's largest 2025 grantees include Metalwerx ($5,000), Camp Jabberwocky ($2,500) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kelly and Michael Tzannes?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes reported $500K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 The Kelly and Michael Tzannes fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, grantee Metalwerx says it promotes jewelry and metals through classes, workshops, studio space, outreach, and events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kelly and Michael Tzannes?
The foundation states that it 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 The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's EIN?
The Kelly and Michael Tzannes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3542187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kelly and Michael Tzannes 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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