Private foundation · EIN 59-3824853 · Dana Point, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Aram and Margie Keith 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: 11 grants paid, $415K total, median $15K. 36% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$415K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bose Road MinistriesFallbrook, CATo create and facilitate high-impact learning experiences to promote good citizenship.$225K
Saddleback ChurchLake Forest, CATo sponsor church related programs.$80K
International Outreach MinistriesHattiesburg, MSTo support missionaries around the world by providing assistance and essential resources.$25K
The Institute for Discipleship TrainingSpring Hill, TNTo provide resources for christians who desire to thrive in their relationship with jesus christ.$20K
Boy With a Ball MinistriesBuford, GATo develop programs for local at-risk youth, family, and communities.$15K
Hildegard CollegeCosta Mesa, CAFor support of post-secondary educational programs, instruction, and related institutional activities of hildegard college.$15K
Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FLTo help win people to faith in jesus christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others.$10K
Frontiers USAPhoenix, CATo inspire transformational movements to christ within the least-reached muslim people groups.$10K
Globe International Ministries IncPensacola, FLTo support missionaries of charity and related programs.$5,000
Mission of Christ NetworkConcordia, MOTo provide assistance and resources to support mcn's operations and mission related programs.$5,000
The Garuna FoundationPhoenix, AZTo help bring the compassion of jesus christ to the multitudes of those in thailand, cambodia and surrounding countries.$5,000

By state: California 4 · Mississippi 1 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1 · Florida 2 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dana Point, California, administered in care of Aram H Keith, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 The Aram and Margie Keith 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 The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $415K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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