How to apply
Applications are processed through online submittals only at kellyfoundationsacramento.org. The applicants must review the guidelines available on the website prior to submitting a completed application. Contact: Online Submittal Only - Kellyfounda, 2480 Natomas Park Dr Ste 150, Sacramento, Ca, 9169784892, INFO@KELLYFOUNDATIONSACRAMENTO.ORG Deadlines: The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15. Restrictions: Kelly foundation will consider grant requests in health and human services, education; and culture and civic improvment. The foundation will not consider grants to religious organization for explicit religious activities, as distinguished from social or educational activities; political campaigns; fraternal organization; labor societies or orders; telephone solicitations; and national fundraising efforts. Guidelines for restrictions or limitation on awards are available on the foundation's website at kellyfoundationsacramento.org.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 83 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yolo Food BankWoodland, CA | Rice & protein program | $175K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater SacramentoSacramento, CA | Citrus heights community revitalization development | $125K |
| American Red CrossSacramento, CA | So california wildfire assistance | $100K |
| Cristo Rey High School SacramentoSacramento, CA | Preparing the future work force | $75K |
| Sacramento Children's HomeSacramento, CA | Crisis nursery program | $75K |
| Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center FoundationSacramento, CA | Camp hope | $75K |
| Womens EmpowermentSacramento, CA | Empowering unhoused women to find homes & jobs | $70K |
| HomeriseSan Francisco, CA | Permanent supportive housing services for formerly homeless sf residents | $50K |
| Mercy HousingSacramento, CA | Mercy housing california sacramento resident service programs | $50K |
| River City Food BankSacramento, CA | Emergency food distribution - food for all | $45K |
| Alchemist CdcSacramento, CA | Community food connections | $35K |
| College TrackSacramento, CA | Equipping 350 sacramento scholars and empowering pathways: advancing college success & community engagement for sacramento youth | $35K |
| Easter Seals Superior CaliforniaSacramento, CA | Pediatric treadmill camp | $35K |
| Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA | Food distribution to alameda county families | $25K |
| Improve Your TomorrowSacramento, CA | Fostering higher education for men of color | $25K |
| Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of HearingNorth Highlands, CA | Camp grizzly leadership program | $25K |
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesSacramento, CA | Equipment to increase access to healthy food | $25K |
| Shine Together Incsobrato Center for NonprofitsMilpitas, CA | Shine sacramento program | $25K |
| Society for the BlindSacramento, CA | Careersplus youth program | $25K |
| Tlcs Inc Dba Hope CooperativeSacramento, CA | Wash for wellness: promoting health, dignity & confidence | $25K |
| Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, OR | So. fork gualala river conserving & restoring redwoood forests | $25K |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery IncDavis, CA | Safe stays & wraparound services | $25K |
| CASA of Sacramento CountySacramento, CA | Serving more foster youth with early assignment protocol | $20K |
| CchatRancho Cordova, CA | Littlest listeners | $20K |
| Children's Museum of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CA | Steam learning opportunities for children | $20K |
| Children's Receiving Home of SacramentoSacramento, CA | Mental health services | $20K |
| Hope CooperativeSacramento, CA | Learning through food | $20K |
| Kidsfirst Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer CoRoseville, CA | Mental health advocacy project | $20K |
| Pepperwood FoundationSanta Rosa, CA | Environmental education & career exploration | $20K |
| Sacramento Literacy FoundationSacramento, CA | Diverse, high-quality book giveaway | $20K |
| Sacramento Loaves & FishesSacramento, CA | Genesis mental health clinic for unhoused people | $20K |
| Saint John's Program for Real ChangeSacramento, CA | Affordable housing & housing placement services for homeless women & children | $20K |
| Sierra Forever FamiliesSacramento, CA | Wonder mentoring prgm & lifeline fund | $20K |
| The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CA | Engaging diverse stakeholders to accelerate responsible co2 removal | $20K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento AreaSacramento, CA | Pathways to potential mentorship program | $15K |
| California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CA | Egg salvage program | $15K |
| Cottage Housing IncSacramento, CA | Impacting the causal factors of homelessness by providing healing "tiny home" communities | $15K |
| FIRST Tee-Greater SacramentoSacramento, CA | Rise golf program | $15K |
| Foster Youth Education FundSacramento, CA | Foster youth education fund annual scholarships | $15K |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Central CaliforniaSacramento, CA | Financial assistance for girl scouts & families | $15K |
| Hope Centers United Dba Folsom's HopeFolsom, CA | Foundation for the future: investing in holistic well-being for the 1st-12th grade youth & families | $15K |
| Junior Achievement of SacramentoSacramento, CA | Future-ready youth | $15K |
| Keaton's Child Cancer AllianceRoseville, CA | Thriving together: pushing past pediatric cancer | $15K |
| Kvie IncSacramento, CA | Be my neighbor day | $15K |
| LifestepsSacramento, CA | Summer reading program empowering at-risk youth through leteracy in northern calif. | $15K |
| Make It Happen for Yolo CountyDavis, CA | Furnishing homes for under-resourced youth ages 18-24 in yolo county | $15K |
| Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central CaliforniaSacramento, CA | Granting wishes one at a time | $15K |
| Mutual Housing CaliforniaSacramento, CA | Mutual housing california after school program | $15K |
| North State Building Industry FoundationRoseville, CA | Out of school youth-building strong futures | $15K |
| Pride IndustriesRoseville, CA | Yes! (youth employment services) | $15K |
| Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CA | Fighting food insecurity in sonoma county | $15K |
| Sacramento Valley ConservancySacramento, CA | Camp pollock lodge improvements to enhance comm engagement | $15K |
| Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV | Classrooms unleashed-watershed education initiative & family stem nights | $15K |
| Soil Born FarmsRancho Cordova, CA | Community farm emergency relief funding | $15K |
| Special Olympics Northern California IncWest Sacramento, CA | Special olympics sacramento athletes & school program | $15K |
| Stanford Settlement IncSacramento, CA | Teen center | $15K |
| Teach for America California Capital ValleySacramento, CA | 2025 summer reading camp program | $15K |
| Yolo Basin FoundationDavis, CA | Discover the flyway school field trip pgm connects children to nature | $15K |
| Yolo HospiceDavis, CA | Yolocares for kids: peer2peer grief groups | $15K |
| American River Parkway FoundationCarmichael, CA | American river parkway connect and outreach project | $10K |
By state: California 81 · Oregon 1 · Nevada 1
About this foundation
Kelly Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sacramento, California, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Kelly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org. The applicants must review the guidelines available on the website prior to submitting a completed application. Deadlines: The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15..
How much does Kelly Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 83 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Kelly Foundation give?
California (81 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Nevada (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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