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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Kelley Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $245,000 across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT ONE OR MORE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS.
Total Funding Given
$245K
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Donald W Kelley
Board Member
W
William Keller
Board Member
L
Loren P Brown
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kansas, and Oregon. 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 KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $245 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, and ST STEPHEN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
KELLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.