Kelton Fund Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-6092356 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $20,000.
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Support of charitable activities | $500,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Support of charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Support of charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Discovery Eye Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| A Noise Within Theatre | Pasadena, CA | Support of charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Support of charitable activities | $600 |
| American Heart Association | Washington, DC | Support of charitable activities | $300 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($9,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $573,900 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,382,600 | 15 |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601439349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6092356
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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