Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation
Invitation OnlyHawley, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1281379 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $500.
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
38% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Miguel School | Dunmore, PA | General use of the organization | $16,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa | Throop, PA | General use of the organization | $1,000 |
| Scranton Preparatory School | Scranton, PA | General use of the organization | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Jackson Ms | Jackson, MS | General use by the organization | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Scranton Vocation End | Scranton, PA | For general use of the organization | $500 |
| Queen of Peace Church | Ardsley, PA | General use of the organization | $500 |
| The Association of US Catholic Prie | Tiffin, OH | General use of the organization | $500 |
| Word of Fire Catholic Ministries | Park Ridge, IL | General use of the organization | $475 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General use of the organization | $400 |
| Friends of the Poor | Scranton, PA | General use of the organization | $350 |
| St Joseph's Center | Scranton, PA | General use of the organization | $300 |
| United Way of Lackawanna Wayne Co | Scranton, PA | Riverwalk maintenance | $300 |
| Mcglynn Center | Wilkesbarre, PA | General use of the organization | $200 |
| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | General use of the organization | $200 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General use of the organization | $200 |
| St Josephs Center | Dunmore, PA | General use of the organization | $200 |
| Hawley Public Library | Hawley, PA | General use of the organization | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Scranton, PA | General use the organization | $200 |
| Courage International Inc | Trumbull, CT | General use of the organization | $200 |
| American Macular Degeneration Found | Northampton, MA | General use of the organization | $200 |
| St Bonaventure Indian School | Thoreau, NM | General use of the organizaton | $100 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($6,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,375 | 39 |
| 2024 | $28,050 | 35 |
| 2023 | $27,675 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349101411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1281379
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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