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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 68-0175739

Kelly Foundation

A private foundation in Sacramento, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 83 grants and $2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), 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
Online Submittal Only - Kellyfounda
2480 Natomas Park Dr Ste 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 978-4892
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are processed through online submittals only at kellyfoundationsacramento.org. The applicants must review the guidelines available on the website prior to submitting a completed application.
Deadlines
The annual deadline dates for submission are october 15, january 15, april 15 and july 15.
Restrictions
Kelly foundation will consider grant requests in health and human services, education; and culture and civic improvment. The foundation will not consider grants to religious organization for explicit religious activities, as distinguished from social or educational activities; political campaigns; fraternal organization; labor societies or orders; telephone solicitations; and national fundraising efforts. Guidelines for restrictions or limitation on awards are available on the foundation's website at kellyfoundationsacramento.org.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,994,500

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $42,747,828
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,348,910

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $39,032,244
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,840,350

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $32,848,666
  • Tax year 2021

    $847,100

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $29,342,826
  • Tax year 2020

    $625,000

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $32,949,514

Grants paid in 2024

83 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Yolo Food BankWoodland, CA

    Rice & protein program

    $175,000
  2. Habitat for Humanity of Greater SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Citrus heights community revitalization development

    $125,000
  3. American Red CrossSacramento, CA

    So california wildfire assistance

    $100,000
  4. Cristo Rey High School SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Preparing the future work force

    $75,000
  5. Sacramento Children's HomeSacramento, CA

    Crisis nursery program

    $75,000
  6. Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center FoundationSacramento, CA

    Camp hope

    $75,000
  7. Womens EmpowermentSacramento, CA

    Empowering unhoused women to find homes & jobs

    $70,000
  8. HomeriseSan Francisco, CA

    Permanent supportive housing services for formerly homeless SF residents

    $50,000
  9. Mercy HousingSacramento, CA

    Mercy housing california sacramento resident service programs

    $50,000
  10. River City Food BankSacramento, CA

    Emergency food distribution - food for all

    $45,000
  11. Alchemist CDCSacramento, CA

    Community food connections

    $35,000
  12. College TrackSacramento, CA

    Equipping 350 sacramento scholars and empowering pathways: advancing college success & community engagement for sacramento youth

    $35,000
  13. Easter Seals Superior CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Pediatric treadmill camp

    $35,000
  14. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    Food distribution to alameda county families

    $25,000
  15. Improve Your TomorrowSacramento, CA

    Fostering higher education for men of color

    $25,000
  16. Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of HearingSacramento, CA

    Camp grizzly leadership program

    $25,000
  17. Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesSacramento, CA

    Equipment to increase access to healthy food

    $25,000
  18. Shine Together Incsobrato Center for NonprofitsMilpitas, CA

    Shine sacramento program

    $25,000
  19. Society for the BlindSacramento, CA

    Careersplus youth program

    $25,000
  20. TLCS Inc DBA Hope CooperativeSacramento, CA

    Wash for wellness: promoting health, dignity & confidence

    $25,000
  21. Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, OR

    So. Fork gualala river conserving & restoring redwoood forests

    $25,000
  22. Yolo Crisis Nursery IncDavis, CA

    Safe stays & wraparound services

    $25,000
  23. Casa of Sacramento CountySacramento, CA

    Serving more foster youth with early assignment protocol

    $20,000
  24. CchatRancho Cordova, CA

    Littlest listeners

    $20,000
  25. Children's Museum of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CA

    Steam learning opportunities for children

    $20,000
  26. Children's Receiving Home of SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Mental health services

    $20,000
  27. Hope CooperativeSacramento, CA

    Learning through food

    $20,000
  28. Kidsfirst Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer CoRoseville, CA

    Mental health advocacy project

    $20,000
  29. Pepperwood FoundationSanta Rosa, CA

    Environmental education & career exploration

    $20,000
  30. Sacramento Literacy FoundationSacramento, CA

    Diverse, high-quality book giveaway

    $20,000
  31. Sacramento Loaves & FishesSacramento, CA

    Genesis mental health clinic for unhoused people

    $20,000
  32. Saint John's Program for Real ChangeSacramento, CA

    Affordable housing & housing placement services for homeless women & children

    $20,000
  33. Sierra Forever FamiliesSacramento, CA

    Wonder mentoring PRGM & lifeline fund

    $20,000
  34. The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CA

    Engaging diverse stakeholders to accelerate responsible co2 removal

    $20,000
  35. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento AreaSacramento, CA

    Pathways to potential mentorship program

    $15,000
  36. California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CA

    Egg salvage program

    $15,000
  37. Cottage Housing IncSacramento, CA

    Impacting the causal factors of homelessness by providing healing "tiny home" communities

    $15,000
  38. First Tee-Greater SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Rise golf program

    $15,000
  39. Foster Youth Education FundSacramento, CA

    Foster youth education fund annual scholarships

    $15,000
  40. Girl Scouts Heart of Central CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Financial assistance for girl scouts & families

    $15,000
  41. Hope Centers United DBA Folsom's HopeFolsom, CA

    Foundation for the future: investing in holistic well-being for the 1ST-12TH grade youth & families

    $15,000
  42. Junior Achievement of SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Future-ready youth

    $15,000
  43. Keaton's Child Cancer AllianceRoseville, CA

    Thriving together: pushing past pediatric cancer

    $15,000
  44. Kvie IncSacramento, CA

    Be my neighbor day

    $15,000
  45. LifestepsSacramento, CA

    Summer reading program empowering at-risk youth through leteracy in northern calif.

    $15,000
  46. Make It Happen for Yolo CountyDavis, CA

    Furnishing homes for under-resourced youth ages 18-24 in yolo county

    $15,000
  47. Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Granting wishes one at a time

    $15,000
  48. Mutual Housing CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Mutual housing california after school program

    $15,000
  49. North State Building Industry FoundationRoseville, CA

    Out of school youth-building strong futures

    $15,000
  50. Pride IndustriesRoseville, CA

    Yes! (youth employment services)

    $15,000
  51. Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CA

    Fighting food insecurity in sonoma county

    $15,000
  52. Sacramento Valley ConservancySacramento, CA

    Camp pollock lodge improvements to enhance comm engagement

    $15,000
  53. Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV

    Classrooms unleashed-watershed education initiative & family STEM nights

    $15,000
  54. Soil Born FarmsRancho Cordova, CA

    Community farm emergency relief funding

    $15,000
  55. Special Olympics Northern California IncWest Sacramento, CA

    Special olympics sacramento athletes & school program

    $15,000
  56. Stanford Settlement IncSacramento, CA

    Teen center

    $15,000
  57. Teach for America California Capital ValleySacramento, CA

    2025 summer reading camp program

    $15,000
  58. Yolo Basin FoundationDavis, CA

    Discover the flyway school field trip PGM connects children to nature

    $15,000
  59. Yolo HospiceDavis, CA

    Yolocares for kids: peer2peer grief groups

    $15,000
  60. American River Parkway FoundationCarmichael, CA

    American river parkway connect and outreach project

    $10,000
  61. Best Buddies InternationalMiami, FL

    Sacramento friendship & inclusion

    $10,000
  62. Breakthrough SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Breakthrough sacramento, fiscally sponsored by community initiatives

    $10,000
  63. California Homebuilding FoundationSacramento, CA

    Sacramento youth workforce dev project

    $10,000
  64. California Ricelands Waterbird FoundationSacramento, CA

    Creating shorebird habitat on ca ricelands through the bid4birds PRGM

    $10,000
  65. Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA

    Program support in sacramento

    $10,000
  66. Gigi's Playhouse SacramentoRoseville, CA

    Empowering individuals with down syndrom through literacy

    $10,000
  67. Gold Country Wildlife RescueAuburn, CA

    Animal care

    $10,000
  68. Meals on Wheels Yolo CountyWoodland, CA

    Eat well, age well yolo county

    $10,000
  69. Project Access IncOrange, CA

    Education for youth & families in sacramento

    $10,000
  70. Runnin' for RhettElk Grove, CA

    Youth fitness program

    $10,000
  71. Sacramento Life CenterSacramento, CA

    Meeting critical medical needs of low income pregnant women and new moms

    $10,000
  72. Sacramento SPCASacramento, CA

    Paw pantry

    $10,000
  73. Society of St Vincent de PaulSacramento, CA

    Transition to permanent housing solutions (TPHS)

    $10,000
  74. Sonoma County Regional Parks FoundationSanta Rosa, CA

    Yes! (youth exploring sonoma)

    $10,000
  75. Ucp of Sacramento and Northern CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Accessible experiences for individuals with disabilites

    $10,000
  76. Community Service Education & Research FundSacramento, CA

    2024 future of medicine summer program

    $7,500
  77. Headwaters Science InstituteSoda Springs, CA

    Introduction to research outdoor school

    $7,500
  78. Juma VenturesSan Francisco, CA

    Juma sacramento youth connect

    $7,500
  79. Wellspring Women's CenterSacramento, CA

    Food equity for marginalized women and children

    $7,000
  80. ALS Assoc Greater Sacramento ChapterSacramento, CA

    Caregiver support

    $5,000
  81. Casa El DoradoPlacerville, CA

    Advocating for abused & neglected children in el dorado county

    $5,000
  82. Food Literacy CenterSacramento, CA

    Hands on food literacy program

    $5,000
  83. TuleyomeWoodland, CA

    Tuleyome adventrues education PGM

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Food and agriculture4 grants $205,00018% of the total
  2. Human services8 grants $192,00017% of the total
  3. Community development4 grants $165,00014% of the total
  4. Education7 grants $160,00014% of the total
  5. Environment6 grants $90,0008% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $85,0007% of the total
  7. 11 other causes16 grants $255,00022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California81 grants $1,954,500
  2. Oregon1 grant $25,000
  3. Nevada1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

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

  • Shawn L DevlinPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott G NicholsTREASURER Hours 1.5Pay $12,551
  • Bea Ann BarbeeASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1.5Pay $4,227
  • Kathy BimsonSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $0
  • Gregory G KellyDIRECTOR - EMERITUS Hours 0.15Pay $0
  • Max KellyDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Riley GardnerDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Eric JohnsonDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • John MezgerDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael J NewellDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Stephen FlemingDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0
  • Stephen H JohansonDIRECTOR Hours 0.3Pay $0

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