Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Joseph, Oregon. It supports scholarships for students who demonstrate the ability and desire to further their education, with the filing stating that scholarships target students who excel in citizenship and leadership skills.
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Idaho. 91% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,091
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,187,545
- +195.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an application form and states that awards of $6,000 can be made to the top boy and girl in each county. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April 10th, as listed on the 2025 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- April 10th, as listed on the 2025 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 1034, Joseph, OR 97846
Phone: (541) 389-0701
Email: bwilliams@beobank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Johnson ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Idaho (41%), Oregon (26%), Montana (26%), and Washington (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $36K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Johnson La Grande, OR | Eastern Oregon University | $5,000 |
| Natasha Lane Bozeman, MT | Montana State University | $5,000 |
| Zella Moore Boise, ID | Boise State University | $5,000 |
| Andrew Nordtvedt Moscow, ID | University of Idaho | $5,000 |
| Lucas Goodrich Klamath Falls, OR | Oregon Institute of Technology | $2,000 |
| Mikinah Brown La Grande, OR | Eastern Oregon University | $2,000 |
| Jada Cant Bozeman, MT | Montana State University | $2,000 |
| Kendall Wigen Boise, ID | Boise State University | $2,000 |
| Tessa Duncan College Place, WA | Walla Walla University | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,187,545 | $836,556 | $51,415 | $34,000 | 11 | $51,415 | $659,737 | $29,512 |
| 2024 | $402,404 | $53,972 | $45,415 | $30,000 | 9 | $45,415 | $42,116 | $32,663 |
| 2023 | $393,847 | $19,425 | $42,333 | $28,000 | 8 | $42,333 | $8,319 | $30,791 |
| 2022 | $416,755 | $21,180 | $47,710 | $34,000 | 11 | $47,710 | $10,648 | $34,282 |
| 2021 | $443,285 | $25,533 | $47,027 | $36,000 | 12 | $47,027 | $9,662 | $41,949 |
| 2020 | $464,779 | $18,896 | $49,640 | $34,000 | 11 | — | $6,378 | $37,669 |
| 2019 | $495,523 | $19,763 | $44,883 | $32,000 | 8 | — | $12,087 | $34,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as distributing scholarships to students who demonstrate the ability and desire to further their education, with a focus on citizenship and leadership skills. Its 2025 grants list university and college purposes, including Eastern Oregon University, Montana State University, Boise State University, the University of Idaho, and Walla Walla University.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $34,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants were $5,000 each to Morgan Johnson, with a stated purpose of Eastern Oregon University; Natasha Lane, for Montana State University; Zella Moore, for Boise State University; and Andrew Nordtvedt, for the University of Idaho.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim Sheehy, Robert S Williams, Susan Lewis, Judy Wing, Karen Lawrence, Dr Dawn Crow, and Jeff Crews as directors.
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Crews
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lewis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sheehy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Wing
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Crow
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mitch Frye (2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Hafer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Comstock (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rex Taylor (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust
How much does Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust give each year?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 9 grants.
What is Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust give grants?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's top state is Idaho, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (26%) and Montana (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Grande, OR (2 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's largest grantees?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan Johnson ($5,000), Natasha Lane ($5,000) and Zella Moore ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as distributing scholarships to students who demonstrate the ability and desire to further their education, with a focus on citizenship and leadership skills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust?
The 2025 filing lists an application form and states that awards of $6,000 can be made to the top boy and girl in each county. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's EIN?
Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6092788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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