KILA has made contributions and donations to Kelleys Island projects and organizations since 1974. This table is just the most recent donations.
| Year | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | VFW Post 9908 for heating | $2,000 |
| 2012 | Tall Ships | $500 |
| 2013 | EMS for power Gurney | $1,150 |
| 2014 | EMS for power Gurney | $1,340 |
| 2015 | Absolutely KI – Memorial Park Playground | $1,184 |
| 2016 | KI Historical – Stone Church Window | $2200 |
| 2016 | Pavilion Outside Restoration | $8462 |
| 2017 | Light the Park – 1 Light Post | $6,500 |
| 2018 | Memorial Park Flowers, picnic table & bench TBD Pavilion Park Enhancement | $1,705 |
| 2019 | KI park board – sign (TBD) | $1,500 |
| 2019 | KI audubon – state seed project | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Film fest sponsor, fireworks, and 4H camp | $900 |
| 2020 | Cloth masks & Keep Kelleys Safe signs | $4,128 |
| 2021 | Trash Containers for Village771 VFW Flags | $8,800 $ 500 |
| 2022 | Community Park Playground Trash receptacles for Trailheads VFW Flag replacements | $16,000 $ 771 $ 500 |
| 2023 | Community Park Playground | $ 15,000 |
| 2024 | TBD |
KILA – Request for Support
The Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA), a 501.c.3 charitable organization, is interested in improving and enhancing Kelleys Island. We ask that KI organizations or individuals with a specific project or initiative that will further this interest and wish for support from KILA, please submit a Request for Support to KILA. This support may be financial and/or through the efforts of our members and volunteers.
We have no formal “grant application process”, but do require a type-written request of no more than two pages (8 ½ x 11 paper; 11 pt. font size minimum) containing the following information:
- Requestor’s name and contact information
- Title of project
- Concise description of project including what is the project, who benefits from it, and how it “improves or enhances” KI.
- Approval or support by the Village of KI, if applicable (i.e. Mayor or Village Administrator) or property owner (e.g. park, preserve, school, etc.).
- Type (financial and/or volunteerism) and amount of support requested.
- Any other information to help “sell” your proposal.
Please use this link for an on-line request form. You may fill it out on-line or print it and send it via email or snail mail.
Requests for 2024 projects must be received by April 1, 2024. Please send requests to info@kila.rocks or PO Box 22 Kelleys Island, OH 43438-0022.
Submissions received by the due date will be reviewed over the winter and considered by the board of directors at the May, 18, 2024 BoD meeting. Requestors may be asked to present their proposal at this meeting.
Selection criteria are:
- Demonstration of Improvement or Enhancement of KI (audience benefitted, environmental impact, etc.)
- Feasibility of implementation (necessary written approvals, zoning, public support)
- Implementation effort for KILA volunteers (fund raising, acquisition and installation, project management, etc.)
- Funding availability (usually proceeds from the Annual Raffle, other fundraising efforts, and direct donations)
- Visibility of KILA’s contribution.