Private foundation · EIN 61-6273524 · Bowling Green, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $95K total, median $6,250. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$95K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hive IncBowling Green, KYOperations$15K
Kentucky Kids on the BlockBowling Green, KYOperations$13K
Operation PrideBowling Green, KYOperation pride-beautifi-i65$10K
Perspective Skills for Life IncentivesFlorence, KYGeneral support$10K
St Gianna Crisis CenterBowling Green, KYGeneral support$9,500
Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchBowling Green, KYGeneral support$8,000
St Vincent de PaulBowling Green, KYFood bank$7,500
Wku LifeworksBowling Green, KYGeneral support$5,000
St Joesph Catholic ChurchBowling Green, KYGeneral support$5,000
St Joseph SchoolBowling Green, KYGeneral support$4,500
Junior Achievement of South Central KyBowling Green, KYOperations$2,500
The Community Foundation of South Central KyBowling Green, KYGeneral support$2,500
Hadley Jo FoundationBowling Green, KYGeneral support$2,000
Med Center Health Adult Day CenterBowling Green, KYGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bowling Green, Kentucky, administered in care of Wealthsouth, 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 John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable 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 John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 14 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation give?

Kentucky (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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