C L Kelly Charitable Trust

Historical Funder

Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 56-6218777 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$102K

Organizations funded6

Typical grant$5,082

Total assets$2.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,082 and $40,658.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	CHRIS GILLESPIE
Address	PO BOX 630858, CINCINNATI OH 452630858
Phone	2489841324
Form and materials	APPLICATION FORM
Deadlines	JUNE 15TH
Restrictions	RECIPIENTS MUST BE US CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF BRINKLEYVILLE, BUTTERWOOD, OR FAUCETTE TOWNSHIPS, HALIFAX COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education1
Faith-Based1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Ohio.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Cl Kelly Educational Fund Trust	Detroit, MI	Funding of scholarships	$40,658
Tabor United Methodist Church	Littleton, NC	Support for daily	$40,658
St Lukes Baptist Church	Littleton, NC	Support for daily	$5,082
Springfield Baptist Church	Littleton, NC	Support for daily	$5,082
Mt Olive Baptist Church	Littleton, NC	Support for daily	$5,082
Lebanon Methodist Church	Littleton, NC	Support for daily	$5,082

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$101,644	6
2024	$96,228	6
2023	$89,508	6

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101885
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6218777
Profile updated Nov 6, 2026

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