Private foundation · EIN 45-2955455 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Keenan Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $790K total, median $250K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$790K
Median grant
$250K
Stays in DC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHEntrepreneurship endowment fund$290K
Lemoyne CollegeSyracuse, NYEntrepreneurship support fund$250K
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare FoundationSarasota, FLGeneral support$250K

By state: Ohio 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Keenan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Kathleen F & Timothy P Keena, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Keenan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Keenan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $790K across 3 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does Keenan Family Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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