Family Donor Stories

The Kelley Family

By giving a percentage of the profits generated by their family-owned business to charitable causes through a donor advised fund, the Kelley family makes the most of their charitable giving. From a business perspective, the fund enables them to make contributions when most advantageous for their company, while making grants to charities on a different timetable. From a family and philanthropic standpoint, the fund allows the Kelley’s to learn about charitable organizations that are effectively helping people and then make intelligent and strategic gifts to support those causes.

With two generations of Kelley’s involved in the fund—and a third to soon join—the family balances individual suggestions with group investigation and decisions when making grant recommendations to educational, religious, and social service programs that contribute to the common good of the community.

To learn more, contact a member of our Donor Services team at 614/251-4000 or by e-mail. Or, if you are interested in becoming a donor, please complete this brief Become a Donor form and a Donor Services officer will respond within the next business day.