KELLY CARES FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Kelly Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $30.5K to 52 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
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Mission Statement
THE KELLY CARES FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES AND INSPIRES HOPE BY INVESTING RESOURCES TO IMPROVE HEALTH & EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$797.9K
32%
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
$410K
16%
THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
$225K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KELLY CARES FOUNDATION?
No. KELLY CARES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KELLY CARES FOUNDATION give?
KELLY CARES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KELLY CARES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KELLY CARES FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KELLY CARES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, KELLY CARES FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KELLY CARES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KELLY CARES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, and THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KELLY CARES FOUNDATION?
KELLY CARES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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