Private foundation · EIN 91-1784647 · Lakewood, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship

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: 5 grants paid, $78K total, median $3,000. 20% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$78K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship-Exploring IndividuationLakewood, WAGeneral operations and support.$55K
Four Springs SeminarsMiddletown, CAGeneral operations and support.$15K
Friends of East SacramentoSacramento, CAGeneral operations and support.$3,000
Veterans for Life IncRancho Murrieta, CAGeneral operations and support.$2,500
Environmental Health SciencesBozeman, MTGeneral operations and support.$2,000

By state: Washington 1 · California 3 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood, Washington, administered in care of James H Morton, 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.

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Does Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship 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 Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $78K across 5 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship give?

Washington (1 grants), California (3 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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