Keller Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2331693
Foundation Overview
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Keller Foundation has awarded 173 grants totaling $3,315,791 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $530,322, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
38 of 86 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
75% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (88%), Detroit (3%), Lansing (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 29% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (35%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Keller Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Civic Grants | 2023 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Health Grants | 2023 |
| Baxter Commuity Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Blues Gym | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $8,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $2,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| The Chapel | $1,000 | Lafayette, IN, US | Religious Grants | 2023 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | $8,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Clark Foundation | $29,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Human Services And Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Dancers Workshop | $4,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Cultural Grant | 2023 |
| Degage Ministires | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| First Step Kent | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological Sem | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Religious Grant | 2023 |
| Gildas Club Grand Rapids | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foun | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony - Mlk | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $500 | Alberta Lea, MN, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo | $35,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Kent School Services Network | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $1,000 | Skikie, IL, US | Health Grants | 2023 |
| Lake Michigan Junior Golf Assoc | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Literacy Center Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $2,000 | Novato, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2023 |
| The Nols Fund | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Mi | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2023 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Sld Read | $17,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Stem Greenhouse | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| St Paul The Apostle Catholic | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| United Methodist Community House | $45,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational And Human Services | 2023 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | $8,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | $11,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services And Religious Grant | 2023 |
| Ymca West Central Michigan | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Young Money Finances | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Eduactional Grant | 2023 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Civic Grants | 2023 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Health Grants | 2023 |
| Baxter Commuity Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Blues Gym | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $8,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $2,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| The Chapel | $1,000 | Lafayette, IN, US | Religious Grants | 2023 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | $8,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Clark Foundation | $29,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Human Services And Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Dancers Workshop | $4,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Cultural Grant | 2023 |
| Degage Ministires | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| First Step Kent | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological Sem | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Religious Grant | 2023 |
| Gildas Club Grand Rapids | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foun | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony - Mlk | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grants | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $500 | Alberta Lea, MN, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo | $35,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Kent School Services Network | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $1,000 | Skikie, IL, US | Health Grants | 2023 |
| Lake Michigan Junior Golf Assoc | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Literacy Center Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $2,000 | Novato, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2023 |
| The Nols Fund | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Grants | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Mi | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2023 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Sld Read | $17,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| Stem Greenhouse | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational Grants | 2023 |
| St Paul The Apostle Catholic | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2023 |
| United Methodist Community House | $45,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational And Human Services | 2023 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | $8,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | $11,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services And Religious Grant | 2023 |
| Ymca West Central Michigan | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2023 |
| Young Money Finances | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Eduactional Grant | 2023 |
| Aclu | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Civic Grants | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Bethel University | $1,000 | Mishawaka, IN, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| Blues Gym | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Grand Rapid | $18,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Camp Henry | $2,000 | Newaygo, MI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $2,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Childrens Assessment Center | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Clark Foundation | $4,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Human Services And Cultural Grants | 2022 |
| Clark Retirement Community | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Degage Ministires | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collab | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| First Steps | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $21,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological Sem | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Religious Grant | 2022 |
| Gildas Club Grand Rapids | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Childrens Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foun | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society&mus | $4,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo Society | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| Kent School Services Network - Kssn | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Literacy Center Of West Mi | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $2,000 | Novato, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Mi | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2022 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Senior Sing A Long | $4,150 | Wyoming, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| The Stem Greenhouse | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| United Methodist Community House | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | $8,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| West Mi Environmental Action Counci | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Services Grant | 2022 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Ymca West Central Michigan | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Aclu | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Civic Grants | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Bethel University | $1,000 | Mishawaka, IN, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| Blues Gym | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Grand Rapid | $18,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Camp Henry | $2,000 | Newaygo, MI, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $2,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Childrens Assessment Center | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Clark Foundation | $4,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Human Services And Cultural Grants | 2022 |
| Clark Retirement Community | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Degage Ministires | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collab | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| First Steps | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $21,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological Sem | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Religious Grant | 2022 |
| Gildas Club Grand Rapids | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Childrens Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foun | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society&mus | $4,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Cultural Grant | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo Society | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Grant | 2022 |
| Kent School Services Network - Kssn | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Literacy Center Of West Mi | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $2,000 | Novato, CA, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Mi | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Health Services Grant | 2022 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Senior Sing A Long | $4,150 | Wyoming, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| The Stem Greenhouse | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education Grant | 2022 |
| United Methodist Community House | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | $8,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| West Mi Environmental Action Counci | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environmental Services Grant | 2022 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Ymca West Central Michigan | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Human Services Grant | 2022 |
| Various | $340,650 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Various | $340,650 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Various | $340,650 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Various | $313,219 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| See Attached Listing | $530,322 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Keller Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-2331693 |
| Website | http://www.kellerfoundation.org |
| Address | 5225 33RD STREET SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-0000 |
Key People (19)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Keller Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairperson | Kathleen Muir Laidlaw |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Andrew Keller |
| Treasurer | David F Muir |
| Executive Di | Zelene Wilkins |
| Trustee | Frederick P Keller |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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