W D Kelley Foundation
The W.D. Kelley Foundation is a private foundation established in 1996 and based in Georgetown, Texas. The foundation was created through the estate planning efforts of W.D. Kelley, a union carpenter from Altadena, California, who passed away in 1996. The foundation was funded with assets that had appreciated substantially over time, including commercial real estate in Georgetown that Kelley had acquired with assistance from Georgetown Attorney Dale Illig.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.1M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+17.8% YoY
Grant Count
43
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The W.D. Kelley Foundation is dedicated to making grants in the areas of education, employment, and human services, primarily in Williamson County, Texas.
The foundation emphasizes education as a springboard for a brighter future, celebrating educational programs spanning early childhood, K-12, and beyond that enhance academic, vocational, and personal strengths. The foundation also recognizes specific human services that contribute to education and employment. It seeks to improve educational opportunities so that all may gain access to employment, regardless of circumstances, and contribute to their own material and emotional well-being.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2024, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The W.D. Kelley Foundation primarily funds programs and initiatives in Williamson County, Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Georgetown area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $38,148,891
- Total revenues: $1,940,941
- Total expenses: $2,514,811
- Total giving: $1,742,807
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,148,891 | $38,725,596 | $39,887,155 |
| Revenue | $1,940,941 | $1,454,023 | $33,113,164 |
| Expenses | $2,514,811 | $2,173,672 | $1,134,222 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,045,317 | $1,814,136 | $528,739 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,492,277 | $1,112,184 | $32,966,277 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,145,281 | $1,975,649 | $309,559 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Carl Illig – Executive Director
- Shannon Illig – Operations Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA ILLIG | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DALE ILLIG | PRESIDENT | 15 | $66,000 |
| CARL ILLIG | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $150,000 |
| CINDY POSEY | DIRECTOR | — | $20,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2018, the W.D. Kelley Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to the Georgetown Public Library and presented an award to the library director, recognizing the library's contributions to the community.
W.D. Kelley Foundation gives Georgetown library director an award, $20K grantThe foundation has also supported CASA of Williamson County, providing grant funding to support the organization's work.
W.D. Kelley Foundation gives Georgetown library director an award, $20K grantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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