The Kelso Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 87-6531538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Infinite Arches Sober Living Inc | Ogden, UT | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Uncg Rugby Foundation | Reidsville, NC | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Hopetown | Lewisburg, TN | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $13,250 | 5 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349104062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6531538
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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