Private foundation · EIN 82-5449374 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kegley 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: 34 grants paid, $288K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$288K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Traverse YMCATraverse City, MICommunity program$30K
Lifepoint Bible ChurchTraverse City, MIReligious organization$30K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MICollege$25K
Cornerstone ChapelLeesburg, VAReligious organization$20K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZConservative education$20K
Grace Centers of HopePontiac, MIHomeless shelter$15K
Grand Traverse Land ConservancyTraverse City, MIProtect land$13K
Joan Rose FoundationRoyal Oak, MIChildrens education$13K
Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MICollege$13K
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Nw MiTraverse City, MIYouth services$10K
Care HousePontiac, MIChild advocacy center for the abused$10K
Detroit Childrens FundDetroit, MIChildrens education$10K
Feeding America West MiKentwood, MICommunity program$10K
FIRST Step of Wayne CountyPlymouth, MIPrevent domestic abuse$10K
Generations AheadTraverse City, MIOutreach program$6,000
Child & Family Services of Nw MiTraverse City, MIHomeless and runaway youth$5,000
Father Fred FoundationTraverse City, MICommunity program$5,000
Forest Hills Public SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIChildrens education$5,000
Pre BornIndianapolis, INPro-life$5,000
Single MommTraverse City, MICommunity program$5,000
The Rock of KingsleyKingsley, MICommunity program$3,000
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILEnvironment$2,500
Kent County Conservation DistrictGrand Rapids, MIProtect land$2,500
Michaels PlaceTraverse City, MIGrief support$2,500
Mount HolidayTraverse City, MIPromote recreation$2,500
Tart TrailsTraverse City, MIPromote recreation$2,500
Veterans in CrisisTraverse City, MIVeterans support$2,500
Womens Resource CenterTraverse City, MIPrevent domestic abuse$2,500
Camp CaseyFarmington Hills, MIYouth services$2,000
Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, INChildrens education$2,000
Nw Mi Supportive HousingTraverse City, MIMental health wellness$2,000
Better Together Nw MiTraverse City, MISupport for disabled community$1,500
Traverse Area Community SailingTraverse City, MICommunity program$1,000
Angel's PlaceSouthfield, MISupport for disabled community$300

By state: Michigan 29 · Virginia 1 · Arizona 1 · Indiana 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Kegley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Donald R Kegley Jr, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Kegley 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 Kegley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $288K across 34 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kegley Family Foundation give?

Michigan (29 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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