Private foundation · EIN 47-2457794 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patricia and David Kepler 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: 12 grants paid, $253K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$253K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Midland Center for the Arts IncMidland, MICapital Campaign Fund$75K
Greater Midland Community Centers IncMidland, MIGreater Together Capital Campaign for the new Greater Midland Community Center building$50K
United Way of Midland CountyMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Midland Soccer ClubMidland, MICapital Campaign to Support the Great Lakes Bay Regional indoor athletic facilities$15K
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders AssociatiChicago, ILAlzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter's care and support programs in Mid-Michigan, and primarily for support in Midland County, MI$10K
Blessed Sacrament Parish of MidlandMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Mackinac CenterMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Midland Community Cancer ServicesMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
TempleartsSaginaw, MIDr. Samuel H. Shaheen Memorial Fund$10K
Messiah Lutheran ChurchMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Midland Community Former Offender Advocacy and RehMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County IncMidland, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500

By state: Michigan 11 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Patricia and David Kepler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Patricia and David Kepler 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 Patricia and David Kepler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $253K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Patricia and David Kepler Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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