KELLER FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2331693
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2331693
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Keller Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $416,000 across 39 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to strategic partnerships rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE
Grand Rapids, MI
$127K
5%
JOHN BALL ZOO
Grand Rapids, MI
$75.3K
3%
STEM GREENHOUSE INC
Grand Rapids, MI
$60K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KELLER FOUNDATION?
No. KELLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KELLER FOUNDATION give?
KELLER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KELLER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KELLER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KELLER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, KELLER FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $416 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KELLER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KELLER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE, JOHN BALL ZOO, and STEM GREENHOUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KELLER FOUNDATION?
KELLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.