W.D. Kelley Foundation
Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown nonprofit awards high school seniors scholarships
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Six seniors from East View and Georgetown High Schools received scholarships ranging from $3,000- $5,000 from Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women to continue their education. AAUW’s four Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarships — as well as two $5,000 W.D.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
W.D. Kelley Foundation Executive Director Carl Illig, center of check, poses with CASA of Williamson County after funding a new marketing coordinator position. Country of CASA of Williamson County.
CASA Wilco receives grant, adds new marketing coordinator
Nalani Nuylan
CASA of Williamson County has been awarded a $189,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation.
CASA Wilco is a social services organization that advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe, and permanent homes.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Central Texas Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra summer camp concludes
Abbey Archer
The Central Texas Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra just concluded a special summer camp for student musicians with an end-of-camp performance, marking an end to the group’s fifth season.
The camp was made possible by the W.D.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Central Texas Philharmonic receives W.D. Kelley Foundation grant for youth program
Kate St. Clair
The Youth Orchestra Program of the Central Texas Philharmonic received a $50,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation earlier this month.
The program offers young musicians an opportunity to be mentored by professionals within the philharmonic.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Rumpled millionaire leaves lasting legacy of generosity with W.D. Kelley Foundation
News Staff
Since its inception in 1996, the Georgetown-based W.D. Kelley Foundation has quietly given more than $6 million to programs that better the lives of Central Texans.
Saturday, August 1, 2020