Mahalo
Houston, TX

KELSEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

EIN 76-0637670
Health & Wellness Medical Research & Training Patients & families
Mission

Advances medical research and health education by facilitating clinical trials, supporting clinician-led studies, and developing partnerships that improve patient care and health outcomes.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About KELSEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Kelsey Research Foundation is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) public charity founded by leaders of the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to promote biomedical research and health education. It facilitates and manages clinical trials for Kelsey-Seybold patients and collaborates with academic, hospital and industry partners in the Texas Medical Center and beyond.

The foundation supports clinician-initiated studies, community-focused health education, and continuing medical education for health professionals. In recent years it has continued to bring industry and academic clinical trials to the Houston area and to expand research partnerships that aim to improve patient outcomes.

Notable achievements

Clinical trials facilitation

Operates a clinical trials program that brings investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials to Kelsey-Seybold patients and the Houston community, increasing local access to experimental therapies and research opportunities.

Research partnerships

Developed ongoing collaborations with hospitals, universities, and research organizations in the Texas Medical Center to support multi-institution research and translational studies.

Medical education support

Funds and helps organize continuing medical education, community health education initiatives, and public-facing outreach to raise awareness of clinical research and improve health literacy.

At a glance

Total assets
$10.5M
Annual revenue
$3.6M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0637670
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized by Charity Navigator with a multi-star rating for transparency and financial accountability.
Designated a tax-exempt public charity (501(c)(3)) and listed in nonprofit registries as an established research foundation serving the Houston area.
Featured in professional and clinical publications for its role in enabling community-engaged clinical trials and research partnerships.

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