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Keller Foundation is a private corporation based in VANCOUVER, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Richard B Keller Pres. It holds total assets of $100.1M. Annual income is reported at $45.3M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $100.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Keller Foundation has made 156 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $247K in 2020 to $710K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Keller Foundation reported 156 individual grants totaling $2.0 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $13,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $100,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $971,313 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in OR, which received 107 of the 156 grants on record (69 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 7 states. Of its 54 distinct grantees, 67 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Edison High School ($154,000), Gift Of Adoption Fund ($154,000) and Oregon Symphony Association ($152,000).
Computed from 156 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 7 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Keller Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 156 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, IL.
Keller Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 156 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Keller Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Keller Foundation is headquartered in VANCOUVER, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin C Kuch | EXEC DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Gary W Stachlowski | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Peter F Bechen | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Elizabeth K Mccaslin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Keller Ii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol J Frohoff | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$100.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$100.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
156
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Medical FoundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Oregon Symphony AssociationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Gift Of Adoption FundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Northbrook, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Edison High SchoolTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Peacehealth Sw Medical FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Lewis & Clark Law SchoolTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Oregon Arts & SciencesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Eugene, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Oregon Historical SocietyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| New Avenues For YouthTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Elevate OregonTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Halprin ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High SchoolTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Transitional SchoolTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Clark College FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Oregon Society Of ArtistsTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Ohsu Foundation Cardiac Electro FundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Palm Springs PathfindersTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Rancho Mirage, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Adopt One BlockTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Community Military Appreciation CommTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Audubon Society Of PortlandTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sw WashingtonTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Vancouver Chamber Lemonade DayTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Humane Society Of Sw WashingtonTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Clark CountyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Enspire ArtsTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Camas, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Share IncTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Beyond Ranch FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Peacehealth Sw Medical Foundation (Hospiceemergency)TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2022 |
| Ohsu Foundation Surgery Oncology Melanoma FundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Portland, OR | $13K | 2022 |
| First Tee Children'S CourseTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION | Gladstone, OR | $10K | 2022 |