Charles Lawrence Keith and
Charles Lawrence Keith and is a private foundation based in Dix Hills, New York. Its reported grants include program support for charitable organizations in New York and Virginia.
Charles Lawrence Keith and at a glance
In short: Charles Lawrence Keith and gave $987K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $986,997
- -1.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +700.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $61,687
- -87.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,356
- Total assets
- $4,089
- -99.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Charles Lawrence Keith and
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 442 Wolf Hill Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Phone: (434) 295-4461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Lawrence Keith and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($123K). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 84 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 27% to recipients in Virginia. Listed recipients were in New York City, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Woodside, and in Verona and Charlottesville, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles Lawrence Keith and gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $453K (2021) to $9.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $987K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Program support | $122,912 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | Program support | $117,412 |
| Emergency Food Charlottesville, VA | Program support | $107,412 |
| Emerald Isle Woodside, NY | Program support | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities New York, NY | Progrgam support | $97,912 |
| Volunteers Legal Services New York, NY | Program support | $80,545 |
| St Ignasius School Bronx, NY | Program Support | $60,000 |
| St Johns Bread and Life Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $50,712 |
| Cristo Rey New York New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | Program support | $37,912 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,089 | $2,324 | $1,128,678 | $986,997 | 16 | $1,057,836 | $2,324 | — |
| 2025 | $1,130,443 | $23,992 | $1,137,013 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $1,068,506 | $23,992 | $66,491 |
| 2024 | $2,243,465 | $2,646,772 | $9,813,362 | $9,567,000 | 21 | $9,690,180 | $2,581,772 | $418,218 |
| 2023 | $9,410,055 | $70,748 | $641,556 | $471,000 | 23 | $556,277 | $201,264 | $574,087 |
| 2022 | $9,980,864 | $689,992 | $631,062 | $464,500 | 22 | $547,780 | $666,247 | $543,509 |
| 2021 | $9,921,933 | $327,594 | $597,382 | $453,000 | 25 | — | $292,963 | $548,698 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 16 grants totaling $986,997 in 2026. Those grants ranged from $5,545 to $122,912, with a median of $50,356. In 2025, it reported two grants totaling $1,000,000; in 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $9,567,000.
Among its largest reported grants in 2026 were $122,912 to Memorial Sloan Kettering, $117,412 to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, $107,412 to Emergency Food, $100,000 to Emerald Isle, and $97,912 to Catholic Charities. Other listed recipients included Volunteers Legal Services ($80,545), St Ignasius School ($60,000), St Johns Bread and Life ($50,712), Cristo Rey New York ($50,000), Sanctuary for Families ($37,912), The Front Porch ($35,545), and Morningside Center ($35,000). The listed grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Brian O'Dwyer as President, Susan Ould as Vice President, and Honie Ann Peacock as Director.
Charles Lawrence Keith and is led by Brian O'Dwyer, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian O'Dwyer
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Honie Ann Peacock
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Susan Ould
Vice President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maleyne Syracuse (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Brian O'Dwyer (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Lawrence Keith and
How much does Charles Lawrence Keith and give each year?
Charles Lawrence Keith and gave $987K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
What is Charles Lawrence Keith and's typical grant size?
Charles Lawrence Keith and's median grant in 2026 was $50,356, and its average grant was $61,687, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Lawrence Keith and give grants?
Charles Lawrence Keith and gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles Lawrence Keith and give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Charles Lawrence Keith and's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (15 grants).
Who are Charles Lawrence Keith and's largest grantees?
Charles Lawrence Keith and's largest 2026 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($122,912), Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($117,412) and Emergency Food ($107,412), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Lawrence Keith and?
Charles Lawrence Keith and reported $4K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Lawrence Keith and?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Charles Lawrence Keith and's EIN?
Charles Lawrence Keith and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2918230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Charles Lawrence Keith and accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
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