Honoring Matt Kelly by Changing Lives
The Matt Kelly Never Forgotten Foundation was created to carry forward Matt’s lifelong passion for helping others.
Since 2023, together with our community, we have raised over $200,000 and donated more than $142,000 to support families, children, and organizations in need.
Every act of generosity continues Matt’s legacy—one life at a time.
Your Impact in Action
Why We Do This
Matt Kelly was the kind of person who showed up—without being asked, without hesitation.
A devoted father to his daughter Quinn, as well as a son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend and teammate, Matt lived with love and generosity at his core.
The Impact You’ve Helped Make Possible
A Child Battling Cancer
A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer.
Her family suddenly faced overwhelming emotional and financial challenges as she began intensive treatment.
Through your support, the Foundation helped provide critical assistance to organizations supporting families like Ava’s—ensuring they had access to care, resources, and relief when they needed it most.
This is what Matt’s legacy looks like—showing up for families when it matters most.
A Sick Child
A one-year-old facing a rare congenital virus
Your support helped provide care and advocacy for families navigating life-threatening medical challenges.
An infant diagnosed with a serious congenital condition
NICU Support
Helping newborns receive lifesaving care
Your generosity supports families during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Family In Crisis
Supporting local families facing serious medical conditions
Providing financial relief and hope when it matters most.
The Endowment
Fully funded $100,000 high school scholarship
Creating an opportunity for a student-athlete in need for the school year.
The Matty “Ice” Kelly ‘03 Endowment
One of the Foundation’s most meaningful milestones is the creation of the Matty “Ice” Kelly ’03 Endowment at LaSalle College High School—an institution and soccer program that played a formative role in Matt’s life.
LaSalle was more than a school to Matt. It was where he built lasting friendships, learned the value of teamwork, and developed the character that defined him throughout his life.
Through the generosity of our community, this Endowment has been fully funded at $100,000.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, the Endowment will provide four years of financial assistance to a student athlete in need each cycle. As one student completes their scholarship, another will be awarded, creating a continuous legacy of opportunity.
This ensures that Matt’s impact continues through generations of students who will benefit from the same school experience that shaped him.
