How to apply
Instructions: Please read and follow the instructions carefully as incomplete applications or those not properly completed will not be considered for funding. L. All information must be furnished on the 2-page application 2. In addition to the application, provide the following supporting documents: A. Latest financial statements, certified by your auditors, for the applicant organization b. Specific budget for the project c. Annual report or brief description of your organization iniquiries about this application should be made to info@mckeenfund.org or by calling the mckeen fund office at 5… Contact: McKeen Fund, 1055 Franklin Avenue Ste 208, Garden City, Ny, 5168771756 Deadlines: See info@mckeenfund.org or by calling the mckeen fund office at 516-877-1756. See application. Restrictions: See info@mckeenfund.org or by calling the mckeen fund office at 516-877-1856. See application guidelines.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
60 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY | Healthcare | $25K |
| New York and Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY | Healthcare | $25K |
| The Viscardi CenterAlbertson, NY | General support | $20K |
| Bethany HouseRoosevelt, NY | Youth & family services | $10K |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationVero Beach, FL | General support | $10K |
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | Education | $10K |
| Columbia UniversityNew York, NY | Education | $10K |
| Hour ChildrenLong Island City, NY | Youth & family services | $10K |
| Legal Services for ChildrenSan Francisco, CA | General support | $10K |
| Mercy Center IncBronx, NY | Youth & family services | $10K |
| Safe Center LiBethpage, NY | General support | $10K |
| San Miquel AcademyNewburgh, NY | Education | $10K |
| Senior Resource CenterVero Beach, FL | Elder care | $10K |
| St Francis Youth CenterBeronx, NY | Youth & family services | $10K |
| The Harry Thomson CenterNew Orleans, LA | General support | $10K |
| Thrive for LifeNew York, NY | General support | $10K |
| Catholic Migration ServicesBrooklyn, NY | General support | $10K |
| Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT | Education | $10K |
| Lourdes FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL | General support | $10K |
| Student Sponsor PartnershipNy, NY | Education | $10K |
| Vineyard Havens IncLexington, MA | Respite care | $7,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of HalifaxMiddle Village, NY | General support | $7,000 |
| Brooklyn Jesuit PrepBrooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Cardinal McCloskey Community ServicesValhalla, NY | Youth and family services | $5,000 |
| Comprehensive Youth Development IncNew York, NY | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Palm BeachPalm Beach Gardens, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Gifford Youth Activity CenterVero Beach, FL | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Nassau CountyGarden City, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Hearth HomeBoston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller ServicesBrooklyn, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope for Families CenterVero Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Nutrition NetworkHempstead, NY | Youth and family services | $5,000 |
| John's Island FoundationIndian River Shores, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Assn of Indian RiverVero Beach, FL | Youth & family services | $5,000 |
| Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Nypolice & Fire Widows & Childrens Benefit FundNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| National Association of Catholic ChaplainsMilwaukee, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Our Father's Table IIVero Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic ViolenceWaltham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe SpaceStuart, FL | Youth & family services | $5,000 |
| Sibs PlaceRockville Centre, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| SpectrumBurlington, VT | Youth & family services | $5,000 |
| St Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJ | Education | $5,000 |
| St Stephen's YouthBoston, MA | Youth and family services | $5,000 |
| St Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJ | Mental health services | $5,000 |
| Thomas M Brennan Memorial FoundationFloral Park, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| USA East Province of the Society of JesusNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Whole Family Health CenterVero Beach, FL | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled WatersNy, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Camp Bernadette and Camo FatimaGilmanton Iron Works, NH | General support | $5,000 |
| Haley HouseBoston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's ManorFramingham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Gcaa Challenger DivisionGarden City, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Rock HallLawrence, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and QueensBellrose, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Learning AllianceVero Beach, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Cardinal Newman SocietyManasses, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Mollie Biggane Melanoma FoundationGarden City, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Stecher & Horowitz FoundationNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashiongton, DC | General support | $900 |
By state: New York 31 · Florida 12 · Massachusetts 6 · California 1 · New Jersey 2 · Louisiana 1
About this foundation
McKeen Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Bessemer Trust Co of Florida, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McKeen Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Instructions: Please read and follow the instructions carefully as incomplete applications or those not properly completed will not be considered for funding. L. Deadlines: See info@mckeenfund.org or by calling the mckeen fund office at 516-877-1756. See application..
How much does McKeen Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $417K across 60 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does McKeen Fund give?
New York (31 grants), Florida (12 grants), Massachusetts (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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