Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Waverly Township, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $367.
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,000
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $38,963
- +251.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 173% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $2K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc Pinehurst, NC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,963 | $30,531 | $2,656 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,475 | $367 | $1,433 |
| 2025 | $11,088 | $-7,392 | $345 | — | — | $476 | $739 | $506 |
| 2024 | $18,825 | $556 | $639 | — | — | $475 | $397 | $521 |
| 2023 | $18,907 | $543 | $1,844 | $1,210 | 3 | $1,685 | $384 | $762 |
| 2022 | $20,208 | $525 | $693 | — | — | $475 | $369 | $1,078 |
| 2021 | $20,377 | $4,640 | $2,675 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $4,484 | $984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation is led by Thomas L Kelly Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas L Kelly Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A Ross
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation
How much does Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation give each year?
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation?
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation?
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Waverly Township, PA. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation operate?
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina, New York.
What is Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation's EIN?
Thomas L Kelly Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2327601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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