AI Summary
Kelly Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that awarded $4M across 39 grantees in 2025 and supports causes including news and public information and foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
2
News and public information
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL
KANSAS CITY, MO
$5.2M
16%
CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY SISTERS OF CHARI TY OF LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Kansas City, MO
$1.7M
5%
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Lancaster, PA
$1.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 164 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Kelly Family Foundation?
Yes. Kelly Family Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Kelly Family Foundation give?
Kelly Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and South Carolina. 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 Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Kelly Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Kelly Family Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Kelly Family Foundation awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Kelly Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Kelly Family Foundation awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL, CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY SISTERS OF CHARI TY OF LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL, and CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Kelly Family Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.