The Kelton Foundation
The Kelton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $647K. Net investment income was $641.
The Kelton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kelton Foundation gave $647K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $129K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $646,599
- +16065.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $129,320
- +6366.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $24,200
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (87% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Kelton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Skylandia Fund ($560K). Together the top 5 received $647K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kelton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25508% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $7.7M (2021). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $647K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Skylandia Fund Warwick, RI | Support of Charitable Activities | $559,899 |
| Guadalupe Kids Come First Foundaton Guadalupe, CA | Support of Charitable Activities | $60,000 |
| Maritime Museum of San Diego San Diego, CA | Support of Charitable Activities | $24,200 |
| Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA | Support of Charitable Activities | $1,500 |
| University of Virginia Boone, IA | Support of Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-2,852,324 | $704,273 | $646,599 | 5 | $646,599 | $641 | $15,948 |
| 2022 | $3,750,919 | $-1,244,086 | $136,997 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | — | $19,700 |
| 2021 | $5,132,002 | $-266,431 | $7,804,115 | $7,712,500 | 4 | $7,712,500 | $1,680 | $98,993 |
| 2020 | $13,152,922 | $3,869,014 | $357,892 | $2,525 | 3 | — | $3,848,731 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kelton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kelton Foundation is led by Mark Kelton, President, Treasurer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mark Kelton
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Kelton Sopko
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Kelton
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Leekley
Vice President, Secretary & Director
V President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Harrigan Esq.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kerry Smallwood (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kelton Foundation
How much does The Kelton Foundation give each year?
The Kelton Foundation gave $647K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is The Kelton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kelton Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $24,200, and its average grant was $129,320, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kelton Foundation give grants?
The Kelton Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%).
Does The Kelton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Kelton Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Activities" (5 grants).
Who are The Kelton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kelton Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Skylandia Fund ($559,899), Guadalupe Kids Come First Foundaton ($60,000) and Maritime Museum of San Diego ($24,200), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Kelton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Kelton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kelton Foundation's EIN?
The Kelton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1268434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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