Private foundation · Ardmore, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Kelley Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $1,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 18 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
- $102,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $36K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $40K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The Kelley Foundation · Ardmore · 4057144214 · thekelleyfoundation1@gmail. com
- What to send
- As described on website - thekelleyfoundation. com
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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- Robert KelleyPresident
- Judy KelleyVice president
- Marla BairdSecretary of treasury
- Scott BairdDirector
- Carol MitchellDirector
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
- Operating Budget
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
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