The Kelly Family Foundation Inc
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Southport, Connecticut. In 2024, it made 14 grants totaling $250,150 to charitable organizations, including schools, colleges, and community organizations.
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kelly Family Foundation Inc gave $250K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Connecticut. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,150
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,868
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,300
- Total assets
- $557,072
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kelly Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Flintlock Road, Southport, CT 06890-1079
Phone: (347) 371-3650
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kelly Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairfield College Preparatory School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 70 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (44%), Rhode Island (24%), New Hampshire (20%), and Massachusetts (12%). New York recipients received 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kelly Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $261K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield College Preparatory School Fairfield, CT | Support for Merit Scholarships and Human Capital Programs | $50,250 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Emergency Student Support and Varsity Athletics | $50,000 |
| St Anselm College Manchester, NH | Gregory Grappone Humanities Building Project | $50,000 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Southport, CT | Support for annual fund campaign and madison avenue clubhouse project | $45,100 |
| WPI Worcester, MA | To Support Financial Aid for Students | $30,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | To fund the kelly family endowed scholarship in construction management | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | To Support the Work of the Bridegeport Diocese | $7,500 |
| The Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | Annual campaign to support students to achieve their ged | $5,100 |
| Brian Dagle Foundation Niantic, CT | To help them provide support groups and grief therapy for those who have lost a loved one | $500 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School Brooklyn, NY | Support middle school education serving low-income families of various ethnicities | $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 | $557,072 | $262,395 | $255,946 | $250,150 | 14 | $252,160 | $31,857 | $18,810 |
| 2023 | $550,643 | $261,255 | $265,713 | $260,550 | 14 | $262,377 | $18,666 | $24,340 |
| 2022 | $555,101 | $11,919 | $242,589 | $231,310 | 14 | $232,794 | $9,568 | $32,125 |
| 2021 | $785,771 | $389,803 | $202,349 | $198,200 | 15 | $199,668 | $506,994 | $29,631 |
| 2020 | $598,317 | $17,438 | $102,462 | $99,000 | 13 | — | $15,513 | $29,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kelly Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for scholarships and student financial aid, school and college programs, a community clubhouse, GED students, cancer treatment and research, and grief support.
One 2024 grantee, Shepherds Inc, received $100. Shepherds describes its mission as providing financial support for students to attend a local private college-preparatory high school, training adult volunteers to mentor students, and organizing events and workshops introducing academic and career opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $250,150 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,250, with a median grant of $6,300. Among the larger grants were $50,250 to Fairfield College Preparatory School for merit scholarships and human capital programs; $50,000 to Providence College for emergency student support and varsity athletics; $50,000 to St Anselm College for the Gregory Grappone Humanities Building project; and $45,100 to Wakeman Boys & Girls Club for its annual fund campaign and Madison Avenue clubhouse project. Other listed grants included $30,000 to WPI for student financial aid and $10,000 to Roger Williams University for the Kelly Family Endowed Scholarship in Construction Management.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F Kelly as president, and Elizabeth L Kelly and Christopher J Kelly as directors.
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc is led by John F. Kelly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Kelly
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Kelly
Director
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 The Kelly Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kelly Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc gave $250K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $261K across 14 grants.
What is The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,300, and its average grant was $17,868, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kelly Family Foundation Inc that year got $300 on average.
Where does The Kelly Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (24%) and New Hampshire (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (4 grants) and Fairfield, CT (2 grants).
Does The Kelly Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fairfield College Preparatory School ($50,250), Providence College ($50,000) and St Anselm College ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kelly Family Foundation Inc?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc reported $557K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kelly Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and student financial aid, school and college programs, a community clubhouse, GED students, cancer treatment and research, and grief support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kelly Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kelly Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2662041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kelly Family Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kelly Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kelly-family-foundation-inc-morg_52f70a199af1404d9571f33eec38f5e2
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