Barbara Kelly Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 88-3889703 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,279 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | pediatric treatment and research | $50,000 |
| Gabriella Charter Schools | Los Angeles, CA | educational supports | $25,000 |
| Ebell Friends | Los Angeles, CA | dedicated to supporting the preservation and philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Heart Bar Foundation Inc | Valley Center, CA | proper, professional and complete care for the horses | $22,279 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | freestanding pediatric academic medical center | $20,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($39,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,279 | 7 |
| 2024 | $30,630 | 2 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602119349101605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3889703
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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