The James B & Eileen M Kelly
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on addressing critical human needs, promoting the arts, and providing general support to organizations that align with these values. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that focus on human services and arts and culture, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing community well-being and cultural enrichment. It has a particular emphasis on supporting initiatives within the state of Michigan.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Michigan nonprofits working in human services, arts, or faith-based community work with local credibility and existing relationships to foundation leaders.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan and serving the foundation's local communities.
- • Program work in critical human needs, arts advancement, or faith-based services.
- • An established track record and local reputation or introductions to foundation officers.
- • Capacity to manage mid-sized grants (roughly $20K–$60K as seen in 2022).
Geography
Observed giving with grants in 2022 was concentrated entirely in Michigan (100% of that year's dollars went to in-state recipients).
Recipient Variety
In the latest year with grants (2022) three distinct independent recipients were funded across human services, arts, and a religious organization, showing some variety for a micro foundation; multi-year breadth is limited because 2023 shows no grants.
New Applicants
The foundation's application posture is recorded as invitation-only / preselected and no public submission route or contact details were found, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction; limited multi-year data prevents assessing occasional exceptions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
