Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCasper, Wyoming · EIN 41-6017973 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.4M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$29.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | HAMPTON O'NEILL PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 NORTH WOLCOTT 220, CASPER WY 82601 |
| Phone | 3072594491 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FOR GRANT ALONG WITH IRS EXEMPTION LETTER, AND COPY OF MOST RECENT 990 TAX RETURN. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
87% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic | St Paul, MN | Operations | $120,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Operations | $113,500 |
| Minnesota Masterpiece Hall | Winona, MN | Founding donor grant | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Operations | $75,000 |
| Winona Family YMCA | Winona, MN | Operations | $73,200 |
| YMCA of Natrona County | Casper, WY | Operations | $50,000 |
| North Platte Valley Health Care Pro | Saratoga, WY | Operations | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
| Unicef | Chicago, IL | Operations | $35,000 |
| Mitchell Hamline College of Law | St Paul, MN | Operations | $35,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Operations | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | Operations | $30,000 |
| University of Mn-School of Nursing | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mou | Denver, CO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Mnsd | St Paul, MN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Mn State Fair Foundation | St Paul, MN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Mn Beethoven Festival | Winona, MN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | Operations | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | Operations | $20,000 |
| St Paul Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | Operations | $20,000 |
| Northland College | Ashland, WI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Heart of Wy | Casper, WY | Operations | $20,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| St Paul Academy & Summit School | St Paul, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Great River Shakespeare Festival | Winona, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Corbett Medical Foundation | Saratoga, WY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospitals and Clinics Fou | Edina, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Assumption Parish | St Paul, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Mn State University Mankato Foundat | Mankato, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Mn State University Mankato Foundat | Mankato, MN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Natrona County Public Library Found | Casper, WY | Operations | $14,000 |
| United Way of Natrona County | Casper, WY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Mn | St Paul, MN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | New York, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Landmark Center | St Paul, MN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Frontier Nursing Service | Hyden, KY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Child Development Center of Natrona | Casper, WY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Readerwriter | St Paul, MN | Operations | $7,000 |
| YWCA of St Paul | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Washington County 4-H Foundation | Stillwater, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Washington County-Eas | Stillwater, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mn Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mn Childrens Museum | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation | Lakeville, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Library | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Saratoga Library | Saratoga, WY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Cornerhouse | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Home Society & Family Ser | St Paul, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bridge for Runaway Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wy Food for Thought Project | Casper, WY | Operations | $3,300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,400,000 | 74 |
| 2022 | $1,250,000 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202530669349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6017973
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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