WM KECK FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-6092354
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-6092354
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The WM KECK FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, disbursing a total of $69.7 million across 622 grantees in 2024. The foundation is open for unsolicited proposals and primarily funds initiatives in California, Oregon, and Texas. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section on the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$61.7M
12%
Claremont McKenna College
$25.1M
5%

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
$20.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
260
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WM KECK FOUNDATION?
Yes. WM KECK FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does WM KECK FOUNDATION give?
WM KECK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Texas. 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 WM KECK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WM KECK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WM KECK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WM KECK FOUNDATION awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $69.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WM KECK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WM KECK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 620 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Claremont McKenna College, and CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WM KECK FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting WM KECK FOUNDATION’s website.
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