J J Keller Foundation Inc
J J Keller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Neenah, Wisconsin. It funds nonprofit organizations, projects, and programs serving vulnerable people in Northeast Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on basic needs, poverty, and mental health.
J J Keller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J J Keller Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 150 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Wisconsin. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,546,520
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 150
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,977
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $71,007,592
- +10.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (24 of 146, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% 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 J J Keller Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its application page advises organizations new to working with the foundation to contact it before applying and directs applicants to submit through its online application process.
- Review Cycle
- Small grant applications are due on the 10th of each month. The listed 2026 large-grant deadlines are March 24, July 21, and October 27; the first two dates have passed, and October 27 is upcoming.
- Deadline
- Small grant applications are due on the 10th of each month.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3003 Breezewood Lane PO Box 368, Neenah, WI 54957-0368
Phone: (920) 720-7872
Website: https://jjkellerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from J J Keller Foundation Inc
Associate Matching Gifts Program Grant
J J Keller Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
J. J. Keller Foundation Small Grant
J J Keller Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
J. J. Keller Foundation: Challenge Match Grants
J J Keller Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who J J Keller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Basic Needs Giving Partnership ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
718 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 577 grants of 718 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, and Brown Counties in Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 150 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J J Keller Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 146 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 $3.7M (2020) to $5.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 150 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership Green Bay, WI | Grantmaking Match | $600,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Appleton, WI | Food account program; giving week; jjka holiday food event; matching gifts; unrestricted operating | $306,643 |
| Mooring Programs Incorporated Appleton, WI | Apricity Expansion | $300,000 |
| Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs Inc Appleton, WI | 40 for 40 match; 35 anniversary grant; apts renovation project; operational; unrestricted | $247,260 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of East Central WI Neenah, WI | Youth mentoring program, challenge match; giving week; innovation grant | $196,700 |
| Pillars Appleton, WI | Unrestricted Operating Support; Matching Gifts Program | $180,750 |
| Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Menasha, WI | New home build; rock the block; giving week; matching gifts program | $170,901 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | Operational Funding, Final Phase Club Expansion | $160,000 |
| Catalpa Foundation Inc Appleton, WI | Fund the mission at pop; matching; giving week, unrestricted | $152,078 |
| Oshkosh Area United Way Oshkosh, WI | Winnebago County Emergency Assistance Collaborative; Milestone Grant | $148,750 |
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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 | $71,007,592 | $13,136,585 | $6,336,470 | $5,546,520 | 150 | $5,922,359 | $6,498,413 | $5,074,515 |
| 2024 | $64,207,477 | $7,053,264 | $4,860,758 | $4,171,929 | 152 | $4,533,248 | $6,776,546 | $4,553,892 |
| 2023 | $62,014,971 | $3,815,529 | $4,645,499 | $4,023,547 | 143 | $4,362,026 | $3,542,809 | $4,172,611 |
| 2022 | $62,844,941 | $1,985,572 | $4,604,055 | $3,963,592 | 147 | $4,284,720 | $1,723,333 | $4,321,119 |
| 2021 | $65,463,424 | $8,913,053 | $5,246,036 | $4,571,457 | 126 | $4,800,989 | $8,537,142 | $4,748,486 |
| 2020 | $61,805,780 | $5,016,547 | $4,073,509 | $3,665,270 | 131 | — | $4,842,382 | $3,956,488 |
| 2019 | $60,861,138 | $2,598,570 | $4,540,987 | $4,125,165 | 145 | — | $2,423,170 | $3,949,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J J Keller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to fund organizations, projects, and programs that address the needs of the most vulnerable in the community, with special emphasis on the causes and consequences of poverty and mental health. Its stated areas of focus include food; physical and mental health; shelter and housing; clothing; and life and literacy skills. It supports 501(c)(3) public charities and encourages collaboration and innovation in addressing social issues such as poverty.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Basic Needs Giving Partnership says it invests in local and regional solutions to address poverty’s root causes. The Mooring Programs says it provides treatment, employment, and support services for people affected by substance use disorders. Harbor House Domestic Abuse says it works to prevent and raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence and offers safety and support to people in crisis. Pillars says it provides shelter and support to address local housing needs, while Tri-County Community Dental Clinic says it serves people in three Wisconsin counties whose access to dental care is limited by inadequate income.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 150 grants totaling $5,546,520. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $600,000, with a median of $14,500. The largest awards included $600,000 to Basic Needs Giving Partnership for a grantmaking match; $306,643 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for food-related programs and other support; $300,000 to The Mooring Programs for an Apricity expansion; and $247,260 to Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs for several purposes, including renovation and operational support. Other notable awards included $196,700 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central WI, $180,750 to Pillars, and $170,901 to Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity.
The foundation describes small grants as requests of $25,000 or less, reviewed monthly. It also offers large grants, challenge match grants intended to help organizations build fundraising capacity, and an Associate Matching Gifts Program that matches eligible employee donations to nonprofit organizations. The website says prior grantees must complete a Grant Summary Report before reapplying. The foundation does not fund, among other things, event sponsorships, private foundations, individuals or scholarships, government entities, or contributions to educational institutions. Faith-based organizations receiving grants may not use funded programs or services for inherently religious activities or discriminate based on religion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marne L Keller-Krikava as director, president; James J Keller as director, vice president, treasurer, and secretary; Robert L Keller and Brian J Keller as directors; and Monica N Stage as executive director.
J J Keller Foundation Inc is led by Monica N. Stage, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica N. Stage
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $191K (2025)
Marne L. Keller-Krikava
Director & President
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Keller
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Keller
Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Keller
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heidi M. Dusek (2019–2022) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $191K, to Monica N Stage (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about J J Keller Foundation Inc
How much does J J Keller Foundation Inc give each year?
J J Keller Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 150 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 152 grants.
What is J J Keller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J J Keller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,500, and its average grant was $36,977, across 150 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J J Keller Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does J J Keller Foundation Inc give grants?
J J Keller Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (45 grants), Oshkosh, WI (14 grants), Green Bay, WI (13 grants) and Neenah, WI (13 grants).
Does J J Keller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of J J Keller Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 150) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gifts Program" (34 grants).
Who are J J Keller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J J Keller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Basic Needs Giving Partnership ($600,000), Mooring Programs Incorporated ($393,750 across 2 grants) and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ($306,643), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J J Keller Foundation Inc?
J J Keller Foundation Inc reported $71.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J J Keller Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to fund organizations, projects, and programs that address the needs of the most vulnerable in the community, with special emphasis on the causes and consequences of poverty and mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J J Keller Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests 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 J J Keller Foundation Inc's EIN?
J J Keller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1683437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does J J Keller Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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