Private foundation · EIN 74-2897733 · Wichita Falls, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Boyd and Joan Kelley 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 72 grants paid, $567K total, median $5,000. 24% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
72
$567K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZGeneral operations$40K
Resource Exchange InternationalColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$35K
Revelation MediaRichardson, TXGeneral operations$25K
Ron Hutchcraft MinistriesHarrison, ARGeneral operations$25K
Sba Pro Life AmericaArlington, VAGeneral operations$25K
World Outreach MinistriesMarietta, GAGeneral operations$25K
Oaks InternatinoalBozeman, MTGeneral operations$22K
The NavigatorsAlbert Lea, MNGeneral operations$22K
Straight StreetWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$20K
Streams International FoundationChagrin Falls, OHGeneral operations$20K
Reboot Combat RecoveryPleasant View, TNGeneral operations$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$10K
Global Outreach FoundationEstes, COGeneral operations$10K
New Horizons FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$10K
ParacleteDenver, COGeneral operations$10K
Presbyterian ManorWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$10K
Westminster Canterbury FoundationLynchburg, VAGeneral operations$10K
Young LifeHarlan, IAGeneral operations$10K
CruOrlando, FLGeneral operations$9,000
Campus OutreachLynchburg, VAGeneral operations$8,000
Missionary Supply LinesKingsburg, CAGeneral operations$6,000
Student Work Development FoundationNorman, OKGeneral operations$6,000
ChristarRichardson, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Christian Broadcasting NetworkVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operations$5,000
Common Ground ConsultantsHopkins, MNGeneral operations$5,000
E3 Partners FundSearcy, ARGeneral operations$5,000
ElicFort Collins, COGeneral operations$5,000
Every Home for ChristColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$5,000
Every NationBrentwood, TNGeneral operations$5,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral operations$5,000
Frontiers USAPhoenix, AZGeneral operations$5,000
Frontline MinistriesGulf Shores, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Grace Community InternationalCypress, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral operations$5,000
Ldn GlobalCharlottesville, VAGeneral operations$5,000
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VAGeneral operations$5,000
Martha Road Baptist ChurchAltus, OKGeneral operations$5,000
MedsendFort Mill, SCGeneral operations$5,000
Mission to the WorldAtlanta, GAGeneral operations$5,000
New Life Church LouisvilleLouisville, KYGenearl operations$5,000
Reliant MissionOrlando, FLGeneral operations$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operations$5,000
Sim USACharlotte, NCGeneral operations$5,000
Trans World RadioCary, NCGeneral operations$5,000
Ventures for ChristFayetteville, ARGeneral operations$5,000
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLGeneral operations$5,000
2414 WorldCharlottesville, VAGeneral operations$4,000
Blacksburg Christian FellowshipBlacksburg, VAGeneral operations$4,000
Covenant Community ChurchWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$4,000
Crosslanes Bible ChurchCross Lanes, WVGeneral operations$4,000
Greater Europe MissionMonument, COGeneral operations$4,000
National D-Day Memorial FoundationBedford, VAGeneral operations$4,000
Christ Counseling MinistryWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$3,000
Cleburne Bible ChurchCleburne, TXGeneral operations$3,000
Community Bible StudyColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$3,000
Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TXGeneral operations$3,000
Faith MissionWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$3,000
FIRST Baptist Church Prairie GrovePrairie Grove, ARGeneral operations$3,000
FIRST Liberty InstituteWichita Falls, TXGeneral operations$3,000
Gideons InternationalNashville, TNGeneral operations$3,000

By state: Texas 17 · Colorado 8 · Virginia 10 · Arizona 2 · Arkansas 5 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas, administered in care of Joan Kelley, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable 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 Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $567K across 72 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (17 grants), Colorado (8 grants), Virginia (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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