The Dan Kelly Foundation

Helping Kids Thrive!

DK4 is committed to providing athletic opportunities for children of all ages and diverse backgrounds guided by the belief that everyone is an athlete.

About The Dan Kelly Foundation

Providing athletic oppurtunities for ALL Arlington youth!

The Dan Kelly (DK4) Foundation is committed to providing athletic opportunities for children of all ages and diverse backgrounds guided by the belief that everyone is an athlete.

Community Grants

Multi-Language Learners Youth Camp

This camp was organized by the Dan Kelly Foundation in partnership with Arlington Public Schools and featured the involvement of many respected coaches
First Annual DK4 Golden Ticket Giveaway

Watch Arlington's finest cops and firemen face off in an exhilarating hockey game. Bring the whole family for a night of action!
Middle School Girls Summer Basketball League

Celebrate Irish heritage with the DK4 Foundation at Irish Night! Enjoy an evening filled with traditional Irish music, dance, and festivities.
2024 Dallin Playground Reboot

The Dan Kelly Foundation awarded the Dallin School a grant to partner with Playworks in revitalizing playground time, making it a safe, joyful, and inclusive experience for all students.

DK4 Foundation

About Dan

The legacy of Dan Kelly can be found in the way he lived. A man of great wit, wisdom, and heart, his actions were lessons for others. Among them: Family first, work hard, really hard, but don't forget to dance a little, especially if you own a pair of white bucks. Get a dog. Take out the trash. Learn to skate. Give someone a second chance. Fairness matters. There's always time for a friend and a Guinness. Shop local and love your neighbors. Always have a sense of humor. If you are sick keep fighting like hell.

A consummate friend, mentor, and storyteller, Dan coached and volunteered in the community for decades, spending his life connecting people to possibilities, especially children. Maybe it was an encouraging word, a funny story, a pat on the back. Dan was always inviting someone to do something beyond what they thought was possible, helping them thrive.