How to apply
Website oline grant application Contact: Zelene Wilkins, 5225 33rd St Se, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6169495138, ZELENE@KELLERFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: MAY 15 Restrictions: Core city grand rapids, mi
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MI | Educational and human services | $62K |
| Mary Free BedGrand Rapids, MI | Health services grant | $52K |
| Clark FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Human services and cultural grants | $30K |
| FIRST United Methodist ChurchGrand Rapids, MI | Education grant | $16K |
| Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI | Environmental grants | $15K |
| Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $15K |
| Grand Rapids Symphony - MlkGrand Rapids, MI | Cultural grants | $15K |
| Kent School Services NetworkGrand Rapids, MI | Educational grants | $15K |
| Our Kitchen TableGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $15K |
| STEM GreenhouseKentwood, MI | Educational grants | $15K |
| United Methodist ChurchGrand Rapids, MI | Religious grant | $15K |
| Westminister Presbyterian ChurchGrand Rapids, MI | Human services and religious grant | $13K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $12K |
| Childrens Advocacy CenterGrand Rapids, MI | Focus human services grant | $10K |
| Grand Rapids Childrens MuseumGrand Rapids, MI | Focus cultural grant | $10K |
| Grand Rapids Community College FounGrand Rapids, MI | Education grant | $10K |
| In the ImageGrand Rapids, MI | Legacy human services grant | $10K |
| Roosevelt Park MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $10K |
| Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI | Cultural grants | $8,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle CatholicGrand Rapids, MI | Education grant | $8,000 |
| FIRST Step KentGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $7,500 |
| John Ball ZooGrand Rapids, MI | Environmental grants | $5,300 |
| Garrett Evangelical Theological SemEvanston, IL | Religious grant | $5,000 |
| Gildas Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI | Human services | $5,000 |
| Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $5,000 |
| Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI | Educational grants | $5,000 |
| Calvary Undemoninational ChurchGrand Rapids, MI | Religious grants | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MiAnn Arbor, MI | Health services grant | $3,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | Human services | $2,500 |
| ACLUDetroit, MI | Civic grants | $2,000 |
| Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $2,000 |
| Grand Rapids BalletGrand Rapids, MI | Cultural grant | $2,000 |
| Marin Community FoundationNovato, CA | Human services grant | $2,000 |
| Forest Hills Public School FoundatiGrand Rapids, MI | Educational gran | $1,500 |
| ALS Therapy Development InstituteWatertown, MA | Health grants | $1,000 |
| Blues GymGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $1,000 |
| Lake Michigan Junior Golf Assoc FIRST Tee West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $1,000 |
| The Chapel Purdue CampusLafayette, IN | Religious grant | $1,000 |
| West Michigan Mountain Biking AlliaAda, MI | Cultural gifts | $1,000 |
| YMCA West Central MichiganGrand Rapids, MI | Human services grant | $1,000 |
By state: Michigan 36 · Illinois 1 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Indiana 1
About this foundation
Keller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Northern Trust Bank Fsb, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Keller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Website oline grant application Deadlines: MAY 15.
How much does Keller Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $416K across 41 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Keller Foundation give?
Michigan (36 grants), Illinois (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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