Kelton Fund Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-6092356

Foundation Overview

Based in Santa Monica, CA, Kelton Fund Inc has awarded 206 grants totaling $2,387,519 to organizations in District of Columbia, Arizona and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $1,250,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,387,519
Total Assets
$1,558,654
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$3,500
% Median Grant Decline
-18% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

3 of 15 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

90% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (66%), Santa Monica (9%), Salinas (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+1082%

Strong 1082% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kelton Fund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Heart Association $200 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Center Theatre Group $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Geffen Playhouse $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Guadalupe Kids Come First Foundatio $60,000 Guadalupe, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Leo Baeck Temple $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Women For Women International $100 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundat $350 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
A Noise Within Theatre $4,000 Pasadena, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Trust For Public Land $1,250,000 San Francisco, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
Cancer Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2024
American Heart Association $300 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Assistance League Of Laoperation Sc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
C G Jung Institute Of Los Angeles $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Concern Foundation $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Guadalupe Kids Come First Foundatio $60,000 Guadalupe, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
The Jewish Federation $17,500 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Ucla Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Kehillat Israel $1,000 Pacific Palisades, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundat $300 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2023
American Heart Association $400 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Boys Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Concern Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Leo Baeck Temple $3,605 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Pasadena Playhouse $2,000 Pasadena, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $22,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
The Painted Turtle $4,000 Lake Hughes, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Ucla Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Wikimedia Foundation Inc $100 San Francisco, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Unicef Los Angeles $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
American Heart Association $400 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Boys Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Concern Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Leo Baeck Temple $3,605 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Pasadena Playhouse $2,000 Pasadena, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $22,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
The Painted Turtle $4,000 Lake Hughes, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Ucla Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Wikimedia Foundation Inc $100 San Francisco, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
Unicef Los Angeles $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2022
American Heart Association $400 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Assistance League Of Laoperation Sc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Associates - Imc $100 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Lafd Foundation $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Leo Baeck Temple $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Ucla Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
Ucla Law Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2021
American Heart Association $200 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Assistance League Of Laoperation Sc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Associates - Imc $100 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Boys Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica $2,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
C G Jung Institute Of Los Angeles $400 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Concern Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Crohn's Colitis Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Geffen Playhouse $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Lacma $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Lafd Foundation $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Leo Baeck Temple $6,112 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Pasadena Playhouse $2,500 Pasadena, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Plan Parenthood Of Los Angeles Guil $475 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Reseda, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
The Maple Counseling Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
The Painted Turtle $2,000 Lake Hughes, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Ucla Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
Wikimedia Foundation $50 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2020
American Heart Association $300 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Brentwood 90049 $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Ccfa $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Center Theatre Group $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Chispa $1,500 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Discovery Eye Foundation $300 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Guadalupe Union School District $20,000 Guadalupe, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
John Wayne Cancer Institute $500 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Kusc $800 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Lacma $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Los Angeles Opera $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Leo Baeck Temple $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Ppla Guild $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $400 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Students Run La $2,500 Tarzana, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
The Ucla Foundation $3,265 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Plan International Usaprotection Fu $1,000 Warwick, RI, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Scpr $375 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $400 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Students Run La $2,000 Tarzana, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
The Jewish Federation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
The Ucla Foundation $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Toro Park Hoa $200 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Ucla Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Wikimedia Foundation $20,000 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Wikimedia Foundation Inc $100 San Francisco, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2018
Allied Gardens Kiwanis $500 San Diego, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
American Heart Association $300 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Assistance League Of Laoperation Sc $3,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Brentwood 90049 $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Bright Prospect $100 Pomona, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
C G Jung Institute Of Los Angeles $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Ccfa $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Center Theatre Group $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Chispa $200 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Discovery Eye Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Geffen Playhouse $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Guadalupe Union School District $500 Guadalupe, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
John Wayne Cancer Institute $200 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Kusc $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Lacma $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Los Angeles Opera $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Leo Baeck Temple $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Natividad Medical Foundation $500 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Ppla Guild $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Rancho Cielo $500 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Scpr $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Skirball Cultural Center $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Students Run La $5,917 Tarzana, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
The Jewish Federation $5,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
The Ucla Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Music Risingmhof $3,000 Studio City, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Pasadena Playhouse $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Pierre Claeysssens Veterans Foundat $100 Santa Maria, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Plan International Usaprotection Fu $2,500 Warwick, RI, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Rancho Cielo $1,000 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $2,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Students Run La $200 Tarzana, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
The Ucla Foundation $19,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Toro Park Hoa $400 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Ucla Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Wikimedia Foundation $200 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Wise Readers To Leaders $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Women For Women International $2,500 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2017
Allied Gardens Kiwanis $833 San Diego, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
American Heart Association $300 Washington, DC, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Assistance League Of Laoperation Sc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Brentwood 90049 $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Bright Prospect $1,000 Pomona, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
C G Jung Institute Of Los Angeles $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Ccfa $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Center Theatre Group $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Chispa $500 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Discovery Eye Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Geffen Playhouse $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Guadalupe Union School District $150 Guadalupe, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
John Wayne Cancer Institute $2,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Kusc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Lacma $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Los Angeles Opera $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Leo Baeck Temple $5,582 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio $2,750 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Natividad Medical Foundation $500 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Ppla Guild $150 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Rancho Cielo $1,000 Salinas, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Scpr $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Skirball Cultural Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Saint John's Health Center Foundati $7,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
Students Run La $400 Tarzana, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
The Jewish Federation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016
The Ucla Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Of Charitable Activities 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Kelton Fund Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 95-6092356
Website N/A
Address 2716 OCEAN PARK BLVD STE 3006 Santa Monica, CA 90405-5299

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Kelton Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/dir David Kelton
Treasurer Joseph Alabada
Vice Pres/sec Mark Leekley

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.