Kelly Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 27-1510984 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$24.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
2% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Harbor View | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $530,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mass General Hospital for Children | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation - Inner City Scholarship Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Big Sister Association of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | Braintree, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Derby Academy | Hingham, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $46,250 |
| Mass Mentoring Partnership | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bethel Institute for Community Development | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Natiivity Prep School | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Schools Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| More Than Words | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Columbkille Partnership School | Brighton, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Base | Roxbury, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Braintree, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rodman for Kids | Foxborough, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Heritage Museum & Gardens | Sandwich, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bridge Boston School | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clergy Trust | Braintree, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arck | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Easton, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oyster Harbors Scholarship Fund | Osterville, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier Street Health Center | Roxbury, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Man With a Plan | Hyde Park, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barnstable Clean Water | Osterville, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cape Kids Meals | Forestdale, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory | Hanover, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Joey Fund | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,371,250 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,835,205 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100288
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1510984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.