Private foundation · Landrum, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Kellett Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $8,000
- Typical grant
- $2,650 to $2,700 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,650, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $96,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96K | $8,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $87K | $7,250 | 3 |
| 2023 | $93K | $7,750 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Nancy kellett boatwright · landrum · 8646083055
- What to send
- Application requirements: -letter, personal statement or brief essay from the applicant about their service efforts and such information as why they feel volunteerism is important, how it has impacted their life, why they do volunteer work, etc. -letter(s) of recommendation from the organization where the volunteer work is performed. Letter should include information about length of service, work performed and any other information that would be useful in evaluation of the applicant. -letter of recommendation must be from a person that is at least 21 years of age and may not be a parent, guardian or family member. -volunteer services must be helping non-family members award specifics -total amount awarded $1,000 (one-time), payable directly to the school designated by the recipient -scholarship recipient must provide student id number for remittance of funds to school -recipient must enroll and attend school during the academic year following graduation
- Deadlines
- March 1 of each calendar year unless the grant review committee sets otherwise.
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Scholarship is intended to recognize a landrum high school student who has demonstrated current and ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer service in the landrum area. Scholarship requirements: -high school senior at landrum high school in landrum, sc -be eligible to attend a two or four year college or university with a full course of study -be a legal us resident -submit required documentation by march 1st to lhs guidance office or mail to foundation c/o nancy boatwright, 190 fairview farms drive, landrum sc 29356 -failure to comply with any of the above requirements in a timely manner may result in forfeiture of the scholarship. -recipient is selected by the kellett family foundation scholarship committee.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James W KellettPresident
- Michael P KellettChairman, director
- Nancy K BoatwrightTreasurer
- Isabel L KellettSecretary
- Josh KellettDirector
- Eden MartinDirector
- Jacob BoatwrightDirector
- Graham OwenDirector
- Michael P Kellett JrDirector
- Ellen BoatwrightDirector
- Mcgregor KellettDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable - general purpose
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salama Urban Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable - general purpose | $2,700 |
| Crowded Table | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable - general purpose | $2,650 |
| Homeland Heart | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable - general purpose | $2,650 |