Christopher R Kelly Family Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1876347 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EWING C KELLY SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 19208, SEATTLE WA 981091208 |
| Phone | 2066741776 |
| Form and materials | EWING C. KELLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED OR HAVE AN APPLICATION PENDING AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING. APPLICANTS MUST BE A SENIOR LEVEL STUDENT AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SEATTLE-TACOMA-EVERETT AREA. |
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.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints by the Sea | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wa Na Wari | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marys Place | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Southern California Bovard College | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mills College at Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University Prep | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The American School in London Foundation | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Estrella Warbirds Museum | Paso Robles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fort Ross Conservancy | Jenner, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of Sutters Fort | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Kit Carson Home and Museum | Taos, NM | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Northwest Battle Buddies | Battle Ground, WA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $50,750 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349101325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1876347
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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