Private foundation · EIN 25-6574308 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Education

Marian J Kelly Mem Tr

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: 2 grants paid, $81K total, median $41K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$81K
Median grant
$41K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nickleville Presbyterian ChurchEmlenton, PAGeneral operating$41K
Cranberry United MethodistKennerdell, PAGeneral operating$41K

About this foundation

Marian J Kelly Mem Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mellon Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Marian J Kelly Mem Tr 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 Marian J Kelly Mem Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 2 grants, a median of $41K.

Where does Marian J Kelly Mem Tr give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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