Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRed Bank, New Jersey · EIN 26-6139249 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded96
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$70.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $3,000.
From the return
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
66% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame University | Notre Dame, IN | In support of Alliance for Catholic Education and the President's Circle. To provide everyone the opportunity to seek God, to study the… | $433,835 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Gifts to the Discretionary Fund of the Biology Department impact facultys research within the areas of molecular cell biology and genetics,… | $166,667 |
| American First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | American First Policy Institute develops and promotes policies intended to prioritize the interests of American workers, families, and… | $100,000 |
| Water Project | Concord, NH | To help communities gain access to clean, safe water by providing training, expertise and financial support for water project construction… | $70,000 |
| Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer | New York, NY | Is a Roman Catholic Parish whose members participate in charitable efforts through serving shelters and food pantries. They are also… | $52,041 |
| Prager University Foundation | Owings Mills, MD | We help millions of people understand the fundamental values that shaped America, and provide them with the intellectual ammunition they… | $50,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Parish Nakitoma | Luweero, UG | To support religious, educational, and community outreach programs of All Saints Catholic Parish Nakitoma in alignment with their mission. | $48,100 |
| St Catharine-St Margaret Parish | Spring Lake, NJ | To assist with the parish educational and pastoral care programs. | $43,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola School | New York, NY | Teach students to grow in their knowledge and love of God based on the Gospels and teachings of the Catholic Church. Opportunities are… | $42,000 |
| Sister Celeste Derr Foundation | kalamazoo, MI | The Sister Celeste Derr Foundation provides an alternative school and a scholarship program to poor young people in San Andres Sajcabaja in… | $38,245 |
| Saint Peters University | Jersey City, NJ | Inspired by its Jesuit, catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse… | $33,001 |
| United States Ski Team Foundation | Park City, UT | US Ski Team Foundation aims to support year-round athlete training, development, competition, and education for the US Ski Team. | $30,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Working to make your voice heard in Washington, DC. Stay up-to-date on local and current events. | $25,000 |
| Regis High School | New York, NY | Regis High School offers a tuition free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metropolitan… | $25,000 |
| Legal Insurrection Foundation | Barrington, RI | Legal Insurrection Foundation supports free speech research, reporting, and public education initiatives. | $25,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Arlington, VA | A civil rights group founded to protect constitutional freedoms from violations by the administrative state. | $25,000 |
| St Jean Baptiste High School | New York, NY | Jean Baptiste High School develops women of faith, service, and leadership and empowers the whole community to participate actively in the… | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish | Bloomfield, NJ | To provide holiday food baskets for the holiday for families in need due to the economic impact. | $8,500 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | West Orange, NJ | Seton Hall Preparatory School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school called to serve young men of diverse cultural and economic… | $5,000 |
| St Rose Church | Belmar, NJ | Gathered in the Holy Spirit and empowered by the Holy Eucharist, the Catholic Community of St. Rose embraces our mission to know and to… | $5,000 |
| Booker T Washington Foundation | Tulsa, OK | The Booker T. Washington Foundation supports educational programs that enhance academic opportunities for students at Booker T. Washington… | $5,000 |
| Center for Civil Society | Hockessin, DE | Center for Civil Society Increases the knowledge and efficacy of America's nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and individual… | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museam of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles County Museam of Art supports programs that exhibit and interpret diverse art histories from around the world. | $5,000 |
| ALS Association | Arlington, VA | ALS Association works to support people living with ALS through parient services while funding research and advocacy to help find a cure. | $4,000 |
| Christian Employers Alliance | Everett, WA | Christian Employers Alliance supports efforts to protect religious freedom for Christian-owned businesses and their employees. | $3,000 |
| St Rose High School | Belmar, NJ | St. Rose education instills a spirit of unity with God and others while preparing our students to be Disciples of Christ and leaders of… | $2,500 |
| Vantage Vhs Development Fund | Dumont, NJ | Golf outing | $2,500 |
| Bradley Beach Food Pantry | Bradley Beach, NJ | Bradley Food Pantry to provide food to the growing number of people who were knocking on the church doors looking for help in feeding their… | $2,250 |
| St Aidan's Gaelic Football Club | Mount Talbot, EI | It is Ireland's largest sporting organisation and is celebrated as one of the great amateur sporting associations in the world today.The… | $2,101 |
| Lunch Break Program | Red Bank, NJ | Soup Kitchen that provides free meals and other services to disadvantaged individuals. | $2,000 |
| Manasquan Food Pantry | Manasquan, NJ | The Manasquan Food Pantry exists to provide Jersey Shore families and individuals in need of support. We demonstrate a commitment by… | $2,000 |
| St Marys Emergency Food Program | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | St Marys Emergency Food Project has accomplished its mission of providing food for the community during the absence of St Gregorys Pantry.… | $2,000 |
| St Thomas Food Pantry | Brick Township, NJ | Working with the FoodBank of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, our pantry provides food for the hungry in times of need and short term emergencies. | $2,000 |
| Epiphany Food Pantry | Brick Township, NJ | To provide food and supplies to families in the community in need and who are having hardship and need aid especially in the time of the… | $2,000 |
| Hope Community Church Pantry | Manasquan, NJ | To provide food and supplies to families in the community in need and who are having hardship and need aid especially in the time of the… | $2,000 |
| St Dominics Food Pantry | Brick, NJ | To provide food and supplies to families in the community in need and who are having hardship and need aid especially in the time of the… | $2,000 |
| St Pauls Food Pantry | Brick, NJ | To provide food and supplies to families in the community in need and who are having hardship and need aid especially in the time of the… | $2,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry | Brick Township, NJ | To provide food and supplies to families in the community in need and who are having hardship and need aid especially in the time of the… | $2,000 |
| Yorkville Common Pantry | new york, NY | The Yorkville Common. Pantry (YCP) is dedicated to reducing hunger while promot- ing dignity and self-sufficiency. | $2,000 |
| Belmar Arts Center | Belmar, NJ | To bring people together to discover, create, learn & celebrate the arts | $2,000 |
| Belmar Food Pantry | West Belmar, NJ | Belmar Food Pantry provides food and essential items to individuals and families in the local community who are facing food insecurity. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision… | $1,600 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Educatio | N Oxford, MA | A year-round camp, retreat, and conference center where education, recreation, and shared experiences combine to support and motivate both… | $1,000 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola | New York, NY | Operating within the framework of Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit tradition, seek and shared ministry as a true community of… | $1,000 |
| Network of Enligtened Women | Washington, DC | The Network of Enlightened Women educates, equips, and empowers women to be principled leaders for a free society. | $1,000 |
| Hss Foundation | New York, NY | To provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of… | $1,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Freehold, NJ | Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope | $1,000 |
| Women's Club of Manasquan | Manasquan, NJ | A civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service, promoting education, and fostering fellowship among women | $1,000 |
| Iona Preparatory School | New Rochelle, NY | Iona Preparatory School develops young men into moral and ethical leaders dedicated to Christian service and excellence. | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Toys for Tots Foundation provides toys, books, and emotional support to those who need hope the most. | $1,000 |
| The Womens Club of Spring Lake | Spring Lake, NJ | Improve lives through philanthropy, fundraising for local charities and scholarships, and fostering community connection. | $1,000 |
| Rutherford Irish American Associati | Rutherford, NJ | The Rutherford Irish American Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was formed with the sole mission to promote and… | $750 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Through strategic litigation, training, communication, activism and research, the Institute for Justice advances a rule of law under which… | $500 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | Columbia Business school are committed to educating and developing leaders and builders of enterprises who create value for their… | $500 |
| American Legion Post 515 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | Dedicated to assisting veterans, their families, and enhancing the well-being of the community at large. | $500 |
| American Legion Post 54 | Freehold, NJ | Committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national… | $500 |
| Brain Injury Alliance New Jersey | North Brunswick, NJ | Improve the quality of life for anyone impacted by brain injury by providing support, advocacy, and information, while promoting brain… | $500 |
| Irish American Cultural Institute | Morristown, NJ | Provides leadership and resources to preserve, interpret, and promote Irish and Irish American cultures. | $500 |
| Monmouth Beach Cultural Center | Monmouth Beach, NJ | Dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Monmouth Beach, offering workshops, exhibits, and community events. | $500 |
| Wall Youth Center and Community Ser | Wall Township, NJ | Provides programs and services that promote the well-being and development of youth and families in the Wall Township community. | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 96 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 81 grants to individuals ($1,678,744). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,994,034 | 178 |
| 2024 | $3,348,865 | 135 |
| 2023 | $2,883,971 | 204 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642409349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6139249
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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