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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 39-1494625

Kelben Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 417 grants and $4.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mary Kellner
790 N Water Street Suite 2175
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 236-6223
Form and materials
Kelben scholarship application form, high school transcript, minimum of two letters of recommendation.
Deadlines
March 20, 2024
Restrictions
For scholarships, student must meet grade point average as detailed in application, demonstrate need for financial assistance, reside in the city of milwaukee, planning to attend accredited four-year college as a full-time student.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,906,979

    Grants listed
    417
    Assets, end of year
    $62,688,392

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,648,339

    Grants listed
    407
    Assets, end of year
    $55,664,834

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,460,716

    Grants listed
    380
    Assets, end of year
    $46,499,425

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,569,155

    Grants listed
    392
    Assets, end of year
    $46,313,396

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,811,570

    Grants listed
    381
    Assets, end of year
    $37,475,302

Grants paid in 2024

417 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. United WayMilwaukee, WI

    Social services

    $4,005,983
  2. Children's Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $100,000
  3. Lutheran Social ServicesMilwaukee, WI

    Social service agency

    $30,000
  4. Individual

    Scholarship

    $11,285
  5. Swim MkeMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $10,500
  6. All-In MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    College education support

    $10,000
  7. Ozaukee Family ServicesCedarburg, WI

    Social service agency

    $10,000
  8. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Donation

    $9,000
  9. Wisconsin Humane SocietySaukville, WI

    Animal welfare

    $9,000
  10. Individual

    Scholarship

    $8,892
  11. Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NY

    Social service agency

    $8,000
  12. SF Community ClinicsSan Franscisco, CA

    Social service agency

    $8,000
  13. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Disaster aid

    $8,000
  14. Individual

    Scholarship

    $7,864
  15. Individual

    Scholarship

    $7,208
  16. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Disaster aid

    $7,000
  17. Individual

    Scholarship

    $6,513
  18. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Disaster aid

    $5,500
  19. Individual

    Scholarship

    $5,264
  20. American Red Cross Northern CaSan Franscisco, CA

    Disaster aid

    $5,000
  21. Christian Family SolutionsGermantown, WI

    Donation

    $5,000
  22. HawsWaukesha, WI

    Animal welfare

    $5,000
  23. Journey 21Oconomowoc, WI

    Educ for developmentally disabled

    $5,000
  24. Lutheran Social ServicesMilwaukee, WI

    Social service agency

    $5,000
  25. Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $5,000
  26. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $5,000
  27. Pathways High SchoolMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $5,000
  28. Seeds of Health IncMilwaukee, WI

    Public health

    $5,000
  29. Sixteenth Street Community HealthMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $5,000
  30. Stars & Stripes Honor FlightMenomonee FLS, WI

    Services for veterans

    $5,000
  31. San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, CA

    Community parks

    $4,500
  32. Individual

    Scholarship

    $4,136
  33. Grand Avenue ClubMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $4,000
  34. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Ocean and beach protection

    $4,000
  35. Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoSan Franscisco, CA

    Donation

    $3,000
  36. Charles Kubly FoundationMequon, WI

    Mental health

    $3,000
  37. Food Pantry Serving Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WI

    Donation

    $3,000
  38. Medical Students for ChoicePhiladelphia, PA

    Medical care

    $3,000
  39. St Ann CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Daycare for all ages

    $3,000
  40. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Diaster aid

    $3,000
  41. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  42. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  43. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  44. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  45. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  46. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  47. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  48. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  49. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  50. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  51. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  52. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  53. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  54. Next DoorMilwaukee, WI

    Donation

    $2,500
  55. RedgenShorewood, WI

    Social service agency

    $2,500
  56. RedgenShorewood, WI

    Social service agency

    $2,500
  57. The Women's CenterWaukesha, WI

    Donation

    $2,500
  58. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  59. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  60. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  61. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  62. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  63. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  64. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  65. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  66. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  67. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  68. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  69. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  70. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  71. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  72. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  73. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  74. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  75. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  76. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  77. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  78. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  79. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  80. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  81. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  82. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  83. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  84. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  85. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  86. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  87. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  88. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  89. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  90. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  91. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  92. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  93. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  94. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  95. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  96. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  97. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  98. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  99. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  100. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  101. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  102. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  103. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  104. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  105. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  106. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  107. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  108. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  109. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  110. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  111. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  112. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  113. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  114. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  115. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  116. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  117. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  118. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  119. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  120. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  121. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  122. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  123. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  124. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  125. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  126. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  127. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  128. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  129. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  130. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  131. Individual

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  132. Calpirg Charitable TrustSacramento, CA

    Public health

    $2,000
  133. CapsMequon, WI

    Education

    $2,000
  134. KexpSeattle, WA

    Donation

    $2,000
  135. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $2,000
  136. Milwaukee Homeless Veterans InitiativeWest Allis, WI

    Services for veterans

    $2,000
  137. Project PurpleSeymour, CT

    Donation

    $2,000
  138. North Suburban Special OlympicsGrafton, WI

    Support development disability

    $1,750
  139. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  140. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  141. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  142. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  143. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  144. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  145. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  146. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  147. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  148. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  149. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  150. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  151. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  152. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  153. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  154. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  155. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  156. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  157. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  158. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  159. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  160. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  161. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  162. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  163. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  164. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  165. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  166. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  167. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  168. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  169. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  170. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  171. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  172. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  173. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  174. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  175. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  176. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  177. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  178. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  179. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  180. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  181. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  182. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  183. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  184. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  185. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  186. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  187. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  188. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  189. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  190. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  191. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  192. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  193. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  194. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  195. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  196. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  197. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  198. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  199. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  200. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  201. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  202. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  203. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  204. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  205. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  206. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  207. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  208. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  209. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  210. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  211. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  212. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  213. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  214. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  215. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  216. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  217. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  218. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  219. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  220. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  221. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  222. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  223. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  224. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  225. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  226. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  227. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  228. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  229. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  230. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  231. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  232. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  233. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  234. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  235. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  236. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  237. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  238. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  239. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  240. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  241. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  242. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  243. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  244. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  245. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  246. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  247. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  248. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  249. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  250. Individual

    Scholarship

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $4,006,98398% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $17,000<1% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $15,000<1% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $13,500<1% of the total
  5. Veterans and military2 grants $7,000<1% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $6,000<1% of the total
  7. 5 other causes8 grants $17,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin40 grants $4,265,483
  2. California8 grants $29,000
  3. New York2 grants $16,000
  4. Iowa2 grants $12,500
  5. Maryland1 grant $9,000
  6. Pennsylvania1 grant $3,000
  7. Virginia1 grant $3,000
  8. North Carolina2 grants $2,500
  9. Connecticut1 grant $2,000
  10. Washington1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mary T KellnerPRES, TREAS, DIRECTOR Hours 25Pay $0
  • Ted D KellnerV PRES, SECRETARY, DIRECTO Hours 20Pay $0
  • Laura Kellner LueckDIRECTOR Hours 15Pay $45,000
  • Kristin Kellner SchultzDIRECTOR Hours 15Pay $45,000
  • Jack T KellnerDIRECTOR Hours 15Pay $45,000

The return

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