I Am Kept Foundation Inc
I Am Kept Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bowie, Maryland. Its 2024 filing lists 16 grants, with educational purposes given for the largest grants.
I Am Kept Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: I Am Kept Foundation Inc gave $16K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $975), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,600
- +95.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $975
- -87.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to I Am Kept Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3951 Elite St, Bowie, MD 20716
Phone: (240) 476-2878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who I Am Kept Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Maryland (28%), Texas (21%), and Washington, DC (13%); Kansas and Georgia each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $14,618 | $19,862 | $15,600 | 16 | — |
| 2023 | $5,602 | $13,334 | $13,527 | $8,000 | 1 | $5,527 |
| 2022 | — | $9,054 | $3,259 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $350 | $3,621 | $3,271 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $15,600 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,250, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $1,250 to an individual recipient AM University for educational purposes and $1,250 to an individual recipient in Maryland for educational expenses. Other listed grants included $1,000 awards to individual recipients in several states for educational or educational-related expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer M. Hayes as Founder/President.
I Am Kept Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Jennifer M. Hayes, Founderpresident on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer M. Hayes
Founderpresident
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 I Am Kept Foundation Inc
How much does I Am Kept Foundation Inc give each year?
I Am Kept Foundation Inc gave $16K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is I Am Kept Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
I Am Kept Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $975, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does I Am Kept Foundation Inc give grants?
I Am Kept Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does I Am Kept Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on I Am Kept Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Expenses" (12 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from I Am Kept Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is I Am Kept Foundation Inc's EIN?
I Am Kept Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4381192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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