Private foundation · EIN 86-1521376 · Westlake, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McKelvey 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: 19 grants paid, $431K total, median $5,800. 32% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$431K
Median grant
$5,800
Stays in TX
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Commit2dallasDallas, TXSupport the mission$200K
Magic Wand FoundationRoswell, GASupport the mission$100K
New Horizons of North TexasSouthlake, TXSupport the mission$26K
Ark of the RainbowDallas, TXSupport the mission$25K
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, ORSupport the national network$13K
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CASupport the mission$12K
Me Squared CancerSouthlake, TXSupport the mission$10K
Jazz at Aspen-SnowmassAspen, COSupport the mission$9,200
Planned Parenthood Action FundNew York, NYSupport the mission$7,227
ProjecthandupGrapevine, TXSupport the mission$5,800
Christmas Wish ProjectFort Worth, TXSupport the mission$5,000
Innocence Project IncNew York, NYSupport the mission$4,580
Every Mother CountsWashington, DCSupport the mission$2,500
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NYSupport the mission$2,500
Immigration EqualityBrooklyn, NYSupport the mission$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport the work of st jude hospital$2,000
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MASupport the mission$2,000
March for Our LivesNew York, NYSupport the mission$1,050
University of Missouri Alumni AssociationColumbia, MOSupport the mission$1,000

By state: Texas 6 · Georgia 1 · New York 5 · Oregon 1 · California 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

McKelvey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake, Texas, administered in care of Thomas R McKelvey, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 McKelvey 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 McKelvey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $431K across 19 grants, a median of $5,800.

Where does McKelvey Family Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), Georgia (1 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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