Kelly Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 59-6153269 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
24% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Botanical Center | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Clewiston Christian School Inc | Clewiston, FL | General support, scholarships | $25,000 |
| Immokalee Foundation | Naples, FL | Heavy equipment tech program | $25,000 |
| Branches Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital | Miami, FL | Hematology/Oncology division | $15,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $12,500 |
| Rollins College - Annual Fund | Winter Park, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy | Cold Spring, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse Works | Orlando, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Backus Gallery & Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | Fishers Island, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida House-Washington DC | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Island Health Project | Fishers Isle, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Robert Morgan Educational | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Florida | West Palm Bch, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Church of the Little Flower | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| YMCA of South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| The Barnacle Society | Coconut Grove, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| The Villagers | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Biscayne Nature Center | Key Biscayne, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Miami Inc | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| St John's Church -Fishers Island NY | Fishers Island, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Redland United Methodist Church | Homestead, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| Uots-Cancer Camp Account (Mch) | Miami, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| The Union Chapel | Fishers Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 137 grants to individuals ($381,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $678,250 | 166 |
| 2023 | $575,250 | 167 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512799349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6153269
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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