The Kelley Foundation
Historical FunderArdmore, Oklahoma · EIN 84-3571853 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Kelley Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO box 1507, Ardmore OK 73402 |
| Phone | 4057144214 |
| thekelleyfoundation1@gmail. com | |
| Form and materials | As described on website - thekelleyfoundation. com |
| Deadlines | none |
| 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
10% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Ardmore Animal Care | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $12,000 |
| Southern Tech | Ardmore, OK | Scholarship fund - $5000 to The Rob Kelley Scholarship and $5000 to The Bill Mitchell Scholarship | $10,000 |
| River of Life Food Bank | Wilson, OK | Operating Budget | $8,000 |
| HFV Wilson Community Center | Ardmore, OK | Fund Campaign Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| Plainview Public Schools | Ardmore, OK | Funds for First Grade Teachers | $7,000 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $7,000 |
| Sharing Hope in Hugo Food Bank | Hugo, OK | Operating Budget Groceries to Prepare Holiday Meals | $6,000 |
| Ardmore City Schools | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $6,000 |
| Community Youth Services | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Heroes with Hope for Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $3,000 |
| The Grace Center of Southern Oklaho | Ardmore, OK | Operating Budget | $2,500 |
| Wilson Senior Citizens Center | Wilson, OK | Operating Budget | $2,000 |
| Gene Autry Fire Department | Gene Autry, OK | Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| Springer Fire Department | Springer, OK | Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| City of Rattan | Rattan, OK | Cemetery Fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $35,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611179349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3571853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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