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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The W D Kelley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $1.7 million across 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.7M
2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.4K
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Carl Illig
Board Member
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Dale Illig
Board Member
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Cindy Posey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to W D KELLEY FOUNDATION?
No. W D KELLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does W D KELLEY FOUNDATION give?
W D KELLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 W D KELLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from W D KELLEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does W D KELLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, W D KELLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did W D KELLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, W D KELLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Guide Dogs of Texas Inc, BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN VOCATIONAL INC, and ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to W D KELLEY FOUNDATION?
W D KELLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.