The Forest C & Ruth V Kelsey Foundation
Historical FunderMontesano, Washington · EIN 91-2013369 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $266,500 and $266,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULIE RANDICH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 404, MONTESANO WA 98563 |
| Phone | 3602496878 |
| kelsey@reachone.com | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT APPLICATIONS |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS ARE LIMITED TO RESIDENTS OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY OR ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OR SERVING COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES EDUCATION AND THE MONTESANO/EAST COUNTY AREA, BUT ANY PROGRAM WHICH IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY IS ELIGIBLE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | $266,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($544,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,800 | 2 |
| 2024 | $943,902 | 2 |
| 2023 | $719,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104677
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2013369
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.