Private foundation · EIN 06-1605254 · Newtown, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kelly Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $500K total, median $50K. 67% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$500K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CT
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation IncDanbury, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$140K
Annual Bishop's Appeal - Diocese of BridgeportBridgeport, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$125K
Church of St MaryBethel, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$65K
Case Alumni Association - Case FundCleveland, OHGeneral support of charitable programs$50K
Catholic Charities of Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$50K
Off the Streets IncBethel, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$40K
Faith Food PantryNewtown, CTGeneral support of charitable programs$10K
Our Lady of the Angels FriaryBronx, NYGeneral support of charitable programs$10K
Society of the Holy Child JesusRosemont, PAGeneral support of charitable programs$10K

By state: Connecticut 6 · Ohio 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Kelly Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newtown, Connecticut, administered in care of James T Kelly, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kelly Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kelly Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Kelly Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (6 grants), Ohio (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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