Private foundation · EIN 52-2026425 · Falls Church, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kellar 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: 1 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $1.1M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.1M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$34M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHDonor advised fund$1.1M

About this foundation

Kellar Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Falls Church, Virginia, administered in care of Arthur Kellar, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kellar 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 Kellar Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 1 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does Kellar Family Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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