Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 20-1826362 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$656K
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$17.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
25% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Parks and Recreation | Des Moines, IA | Park pickleball courts | $116,200 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | West Des Moines, IA | General operations | $102,500 |
| Bright Foundation | Urbandale, IA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $27,300 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General operations | $25,350 |
| Catholic Charities of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey | Worcester, MA | General operations | $18,000 |
| Assumption Abbey | Richardton, ND | General operations | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library | Rancho Mirage, CA | General operations | $14,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $7,500 |
| Des Moines Public Library | Des Moines, IA | Authors visiting in des moines | $7,050 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Des Moines Refugee Support | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Urban Dreams | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Friends of Iowa Pbs | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mainframe Studios | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Summer Institute - Martha's Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | General operations | $2,800 |
| Drake University Harkin Institute | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,750 |
| 826La | Venice, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Above & Beyond Cancer | West Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Anawim Housing | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| By Degrees | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Childserve | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Clive Community Services | Clive, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Womens crew program | $2,500 |
| Easterseals Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Ellipsis | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hope Ministries Campaign | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iaia Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lifeserve Blood Center | Johnston, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Public Library Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Mid Iowa Health Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Miles Community College Foundation | Miles City, MT | General operations | $2,500 |
| Mission Cancer Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Montana Pbs | Bozeman, MT | General operations | $2,500 |
| Montana Public Radio | Missoula, MT | General operations | $2,500 |
| Psusd Foundation - Arts Education | Palm Springs, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Saint Agnes School | Saint Paul, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| St Ambrose Cathedral | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| St Augustin Parish | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Unitypoint Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Variety-The Children's Charity | Franklin, TN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Western Iowa Journalism Fnd | Breda, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Beacon | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $1,600 |
| Hoyt Sherman | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $1,600 |
| Iowa Arts in Education Dba Artforce Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Sarge's Westside Boxing Club Inc | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,190 | 94 |
| 2024 | $722,141 | 56 |
| 2023 | $590,030 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631219349101218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1826362
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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