The Forest C & Ruth V. Kelsey Foundation
EIN 912013369 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$5.2M
16 grants · $645K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$339K
typical big bets · $189K–$400K
grant size
100%
deep partner · 2/2 multi-year
repeat
$13.3M
Assets (2023)
2
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JULIE RANDICH
Phone
(360) 249-4800
Deadlines
SEE ATTACHED SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
How to Apply
SEE ATTACHED SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS ARE LIMITED TO RESIDENTS OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY OR ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OR SERVING COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES EDUCATION AND THE MONTESANO/EAST COUNTY AREA, BUT ANY PROGRAM WHICH IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY IS ELIGIBLE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $545K | $11.9M | $481K | 2 |
| 2017 | $519K | $13.0M | $655K | 2 |
| 2018 | $620K | $11.6M | $575K | 2 |
| 2019 | $574K | $13.4M | $442K | 2 |
| 2020 | $698K | $14.4M | $745K | 2 |
| 2021 | $622K | $15.6M | $1.6M | 2 |
| 2022 | $864K | $12.3M | $328K | 2 |
| 2023 | $719K | $13.3M | $484K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 16 grants on record
Minimum
$124K
25th Pctl
$189K
Median
$339K
Average
$323K
75th Pctl
$400K
Maximum
$575K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CC
Charles Caldwell
4 yrs
President
Leadership
LH
Larry James Hliboki
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KL
Kimberley Lillegard
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JR
Julie Randich
7 yrs
Trustee
MH
Mike Hliboki
8+ yrs
Trustee
SC
Steve Caldwell
8+ yrs
Trustee
TF
Teresa Frafjord
8+ yrs
Trustee
LC
LONI Crass
8+ yrs
Trustee
CC
Charles Caldwell
4 yrs
President
Leadership
LH
Larry James Hliboki
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KL
Kimberley Lillegard
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LC
LONI Crass
8+ yrs
Trustee
TF
Teresa Frafjord
8+ yrs
Trustee
SC
Steve Caldwell
8+ yrs
Trustee
MH
Mike Hliboki
8+ yrs
Trustee
JR
Julie Randich
7 yrs
Trustee
CC
Charles Caldwell
4 yrs
President
Leadership
LH
Larry James Hliboki
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KL
Kimberley Lillegard
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JR
Julie Randich
7 yrs
Trustee
MH
Mike Hliboki
8+ yrs
Trustee
SC
Steve Caldwell
8+ yrs
Trustee
TF
Teresa Frafjord
8+ yrs
Trustee
LC
LONI Crass
8+ yrs
Trustee
CC
Charles Caldwell
4 yrs
President
Leadership
LH
Larry James Hliboki
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JH
Joann Hliboki
Treasurer
Leadership
LC
Linda Caldwell
Secretary
Leadership
MH
Mike Hliboki
8+ yrs
Trustee
SC
Steve Caldwell
8+ yrs
Trustee
TF
Teresa Frafjord
8+ yrs
Trustee
LC
LONI Crass
8+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (16 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $574,750 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2022 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $542,000 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2023 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $498,350 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2021 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $405,000 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2018 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $399,000 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2020 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $386,007 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2017 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $381,200 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2019 |
| Scholarships | Montesano, WA | $378,300 | Scholarships to qualified students. | 2016 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $299,105 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2020 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $289,625 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2022 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $215,284 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2018 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $192,712 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2019 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $177,000 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2023 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $166,772 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2016 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $132,500 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2017 |
| Community Grants Donations | Montesano, WA | $124,000 | To promote education and other programs for the youth in Grays Harbor. | 2021 |
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