How to apply
Forms are available on kelleyfoundation.org website applicants will need to create an account in the online grant system. Contact: Heidi Nelson Director of Programs, 261 White Path Unit 2, South Yarmouth, Ma, 5087903040, CONTACT@KELLEYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grant applications must be tax exempt organizations that are not private foundations and must be located in barnstable county, massachusetts or benefit the county.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hyannis Public Library AssociationHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $25K |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council IncOrleans, MA | Exempt purpose | $20K |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches IncHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod & the IslanSouth Dennis, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Farming FalmouthTeaticket, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Friends of Bass RiverWest Dennis, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Falmouth Housing TrustFalmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape CodHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Lower Cape Cod Community Development COrleans, MA | Exempt purpose | $13K |
| Girls on the RunBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Atlantic White Shark ConservancyChatham, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Lower Cape CommunicationsProvincetown, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Yarmouth New Church Preservation FoundYarmouth Port, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Sharing Kindness IncSouth Harwich, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Reach Out and ReadBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Center for Coastal Studies IncProvincetown, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Massachusetts Oyster ProjectConcord, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Association to Preserve Cape CodDennis, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Boys Town New EnglandPortsmouth, RI | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Truro Center for the Arts at Castle HiTruro, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Cape Cod Childrens MuseumMashpee, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| AIDS Support Group of Cape CodProvincetown, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach CenteHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| National Marine Life CenterBuzzards Bay, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape CodYarmouth Port, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Eastham Historical SocietyEastham, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Latham Centers IncYarmouth Port, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Falmouth Volunteers in Public SchoolsFalmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hockey ShotBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wild Care IncEastham, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| PpciYarmouth Port, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the PreventiCenterville, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies MassachusettsBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Outermost Performing Arts Center IncWellfleet, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Narrowland Music IncWellfleet, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Marstons Mills Historical SocietyMarstons Mills, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth IncFalmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hopeful Outreach of Cape CodSandwich, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Christian AcademyHarwich, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Second Summer CycleCotuit, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Cape Cod Speaker SeriesBarnstable, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Real Eyes Truth IncHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bourne Community Boating IncBourne, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Maritime MuseumHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Dennis Yarmouth High SchoolSouth Yarmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Provincetown Jazz FestivalOrleans, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Bike Lab IncTeaticket, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Calmer ChoiceOsterville, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Native Land ConservancyMashpee, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare FoundationHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Movement Alchemy IncWest Yarmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Harwich Fire AssociationHarwich Port, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Service CenterFalmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare FoundationHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 55 · Rhode Island 1
About this foundation
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in S Yarmouth, Massachusetts, administered in care of Eastern Bank C/O Greg Moodie, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Forms are available on kelleyfoundation.org website applicants will need to create an account in the online grant system. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $421K across 56 grants, a median of $6,250.
Where does Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (55 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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