Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation
The Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It made 15 grants totaling $404,000 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations including schools, universities, and other nonprofits.
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation at a glance
In short: Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation gave $404K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $404,000
- +162.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,933
- +179.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,947,769
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Qr Frazer 320 S Canal Street 3300, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 569-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola Academy ($170K). Together the top 10 received $374K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 79 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares were Wisconsin (4%), Indiana (2%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $404K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | General Support | $170,000 |
| St Norbert Parish Northbrook, IL | General Support | $130,000 |
| St Norbert School Northbrool, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Hope Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aquinas Academy Menomonee Falls, WI | General Support | $6,000 |
| Catholic Memorial High School Waukesha, WI | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,947,769 | $257,616 | $457,960 | $404,000 | 15 | $412,140 | $220,866 | $182,661 |
| 2023 | $2,146,747 | $151,020 | $194,700 | $154,000 | 16 | $158,470 | $122,493 | $168,145 |
| 2022 | $2,190,427 | $110,287 | $192,959 | $152,000 | 16 | $155,900 | $82,150 | $170,002 |
| 2021 | $2,273,099 | $242,849 | $196,931 | $154,000 | 16 | $157,027 | $213,606 | $187,083 |
| 2020 | $2,222,181 | $186,263 | $183,171 | $150,000 | 16 | — | $162,126 | $147,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, faith-related organizations, and other charitable organizations. Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House describes its mission as fostering the spiritual development of Catholics and other people of faith through retreats and programs grounded in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. John Carroll University describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university committed to academic rigor, inclusive excellence, and care for the whole person.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $404,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $170,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $170,000 to Loyola Academy and $130,000 to St Norbert Parish, both for general support. Other listed grants included $12,000 to St Norbert School; $10,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Boys Girls Hope Loyola Academy, Catholic Charities of Chicago, and the University of Notre Dame; and $6,000 each to Aquinas Academy, Catholic Memorial High School, Humility of Mary, and John Carroll University. All listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine M Denten Marciano, Jerome McKeever, Michael R Denten, Barbara Denten Lofstrom, Andrew Denten, and Kristen Middlecamp as directors.
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Denten
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Barbara Denten Lofstrom
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Catherine M. Denten Marciano
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Michael R. Denten
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kristen Middlecamp
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Jerome McKeever
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jerome Mc Keever (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Catherine Mc Keever Denten (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Catherine M Denten Marciano (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation
How much does Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation give each year?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation gave $404K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 16 grants.
What is Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's typical grant size?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,933, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation give grants?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmette, IL (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Waukesha, WI (2 grants).
Does Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's largest grantees?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Loyola Academy ($170,000), St Norbert Parish ($130,000) and St Norbert School ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, faith-related organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's EIN?
Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4054817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Catherine McKeever Denten Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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