Kelly - Laustsen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 90-1016482 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
87% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $32,253 |
| Colorado School of Mines Scholarship | Golden, CO | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Michigan University | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,253 | 8 |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $63,750 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601549349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-1016482
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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