Private foundation · EIN 47-4172502 · Woodstock, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brian M and Erin T Kelly 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: 13 grants paid, $272K total, median $5,000. 54% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$272K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Vine FoundationGreenwood Village, COreligious$100K
The Augustine InstituteGreenwood Village, COReligious$80K
St Mary FoundationWoodstock, ILReligious$33K
Club 100Chicago, ILAdvocacy$19K
His Way at WorkCumming, GAReligious$15K
Miles ChristiSouth Lyon, MIReligious$8,500
My Catholic Doctor FoundationStamford, CTReligious$5,000
Rabine FoundationSchaumburg, ILadvocacy$2,911
First WayJohnsburg, ILHealth$2,500
Informed ChoicesGrayslake, ILReligious$2,500
Legatus InternationalAnn Arbor, MIReligious$1,668
Illinois Family InstituteTinley Park, ILReligious$1,500
FocusChicago, ILSupport$1,200

By state: Colorado 2 · Illinois 7 · Georgia 1 · Michigan 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Brian M and Erin T Kelly Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodstock, Illinois, administered in care of Erin Kelly, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Brian M and Erin T Kelly 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 Brian M and Erin T Kelly Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $272K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Brian M and Erin T Kelly Foundation give?

Colorado (2 grants), Illinois (7 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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