Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation

EIN 20-1281379 · PA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$300 Funds in PA, MD, MS +13
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation based in PA paid 39 grants totaling $30.4K to 39 organizations across 16 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $16K, with a median of $300. Its largest recipients included NATIVITY MIGUEL SCHOOL, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JACKSON MS, and IGNATIUS VOLUNTEER CORPS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$241,589
Giving (latest yr)
$30,375
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$300
Recipients
39
States reached
16
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Nativity Miguel School$16,000
  • Catholic Charities of Jackson MS$1,000
  • Ignatius Volunteer Corps$1,000
  • Scranton Preparatory School$1,000
  • United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa$1,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$23,350 · 20 grants
  • Maryland$1,200 · 2 grants
  • Mississippi$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$825 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$700 · 2 grants
  • Michigan$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Nativity Miguel School
Dunmore, PA
General Use of the Organization
$16,000
Scranton Preparatory School
Scranton, PA
General Use of the Organization
$1,000
Ignatius Volunteer Corps
Baltimore, MD
General Use of the Organization
$1,000
United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa
Throop, PA
General Use of the Organization
$1,000
Catholic Charities of Jackson MS
Jackson, MS
General Use by the Organization
$1,000
Sisters of Ihm
Scranton, PA
General Use of the Organization
$900
Men of Melchizedek
Imlay City, MI
General Use of the Organization
$500
Diocese of Scranton Vocation End
Scranton, PA
For General Use of the Organization
$500
Queen of Peace Church
Ardsley, PA
General Use of the Organization
$500
St Francis of Assisi Kitchen
Scranton, PA
General Use of the Organization
$500
The Association of US Catholic Prie
Tiffin, OH
General Use of the Organization
$500
Word of Fire Catholic Ministries
Park Ridge, IL
General Use of the Organization
$475

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $30.4K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $16K (median $300).

Recent recipients include NATIVITY MIGUEL SCHOOL, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JACKSON MS, IGNATIUS VOLUNTEER CORPS, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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