The Kelly Rooney Foundation
The Kelly Rooney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
The Kelly Rooney Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kelly Rooney Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Kelly Rooney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Breastcancerorg ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Kelly Rooney Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breastcancerorg Ardmore, PA | A Contribution to Support Breast Cancer Research | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $17,022 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | — | $38 |
| 2020 | $18,288 | $9 | — | — | — | — | $9 | $901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kelly Rooney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kelly Rooney Foundation's only listed officer is Sean Rooney, Board Member on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sean Rooney
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Rooney Foundation
How much does The Kelly Rooney Foundation give each year?
The Kelly Rooney Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kelly Rooney Foundation operate?
The Kelly Rooney Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is The Kelly Rooney Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Kelly Rooney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kelly Rooney Foundation's EIN?
The Kelly Rooney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7003413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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