Private foundation · EIN 42-6139416 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Keech Scholarship Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $166K total, median $83K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$166K
Median grant
$83K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

About this foundation

Keech Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Trust Department Firstar Bank, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Keech Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Keech Scholarship Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $166K across 2 grants, a median of $83K.

Where does Keech Scholarship Fund give?

Iowa (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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