Kelly Charitable Trust First Option Bank Trustee
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 26-4060029 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $9,515.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS FIRST OPTION |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN KERI PETERSON TRUST OFFICER, 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132592110 |
| KERI PETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM/ABOUT-US/ TRUSTEED-FOUNDATIONS/APPLICATION-GUIDELINES/ |
| Deadlines | REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 1 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ENTITIES UNDER SEC 170(C)(2), 501(C)(3), 2522(A)(2) IF GIFT DEDUCTIBLE |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usd # 416 Louisburg Public Schools | Louisburg, KS | Scoreboards | $35,122 |
| My Father's House Community Services Inc | Paola, KS | Hud matching funds | $9,515 |
| Prairie View Educational Foundation | Lacygne, KS | Classroom supplies | $4,541 |
| Osawatomie Partners in Education Inc | Osawatomie, KS | Teacher grants | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,178 | 4 |
| 2024 | $50,258 | 5 |
| 2023 | $49,175 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611959349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4060029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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