Private foundation · EIN 26-1151512 · Novato, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Matthew 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $875K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$875K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francis Hospital FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$200K
San Francisco Film SocietySan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$150K
San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$100K
Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
Hamilton FailiesSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
San Francisco Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CAProvide food to the vulnerable people in our community$50K
SF Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
ScholarmatchSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
Science for ScientistsBurlingame, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
Oasis for GirlsSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
Oasis for GirlsSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$50K
Youth Tennis AdvantageSan Francisco, CATo support the programs of the charity.$25K

About this foundation

Matthew Kelly Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Novato, California, administered in care of Marc P Bratman, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Matthew Kelly Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Matthew Kelly Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $875K across 12 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Matthew Kelly Family Foundation give?

California (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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