The Kelly Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouthport, Connecticut · EIN 81-2662041 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,100
Total assets$523K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $45,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
42% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield College Preparatory School | Fairfield, CT | Support for merit scholarships and human capital programs | $50,250 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Emergency student support and varsity athletics | $50,000 |
| St Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Gregory grappone humanities building project | $50,000 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club | Southport, CT | Support for annual fund campaign and madison avenue clubhouse project | $45,100 |
| Wpi | Worcester, MA | To support financial aid for students | $30,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | To fund the kelly family endowed scholarship in construction management | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | To support the work of the bridegeport diocese | $7,500 |
| The Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Annual campaign to support students to achieve their ged | $5,100 |
| Brian Dagle Foundation | Niantic, CT | To help them provide support groups and grief therapy for those who have lost a loved one | $500 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School | Brooklyn, NY | Support middle school education serving low-income families of various ethnicities | $500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Support their work in cancer treatment and research | $500 |
| Greenfield Hill Church | Fairfield, CT | Appalachia service project | $500 |
| Center for Family Justice | Bridgeport, CT | Support the services they provide to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse | $100 |
| Shepherds Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Support of mentoring program | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,150 | 14 |
| 2023 | $260,550 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511349349101556
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2662041
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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