Jeffrey P McKee Foundation
The Jeffrey P McKee Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeffrey P McKee Foundation gave $24K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $950), top state California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,750
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $950
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $637,615
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (26% 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 Jeffrey P McKee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeffrey P McKee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Dartmouth College ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (26%), Florida (17%), New Hampshire (13%), Vermont (8%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeffrey P McKee Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $19K (2021) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Elementary School Hot Springs, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leroy W Homer Jr Foundation New Jersey Non Profit Marlton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Longboat Key Foundation Inc Longboat Key, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Longboat Key Garden Club Inc Longboat Key, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Dartmouth College Rugby Football Club | $2,000 |
| Blank Theatre Company Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cross Vermont Trail Association Inc Montpelier, VT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Orinda Library Inc Orinda, CA | to support Rosina S. McKee Fund | $1,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church Orinda, CA | Rector Discretionary Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $637,615 | $9,062 | $34,888 | $23,750 | 25 | $31,425 | $27,127 | $30,870 |
| 2023 | $663,441 | $37,670 | $35,545 | $24,751 | 22 | $32,276 | $35,101 | $31,363 |
| 2022 | $661,316 | $46,617 | $34,752 | $24,751 | 23 | $32,247 | $44,112 | $31,580 |
| 2021 | $648,951 | $545 | $28,895 | $18,651 | 24 | $26,222 | — | $33,918 |
| 2020 | $677,301 | $-161,067 | $37,003 | $25,250 | 34 | — | — | $35,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey P McKee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland says it provides programs and services tailored to young people’s needs, alongside the efforts of families, schools, and community organizations. Friends of the Orinda Library says it funds library materials and programs, advocates for the library, and works to increase community use and support. Women for Women International says it supports marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war, including through work on economic well-being, health, decision-making, and community connections.
Other 2024 grantees described their work in areas including education, public safety families, population education, school programs, and support for service members and veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $23,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest grants were $2,000 each to Hot Springs Elementary School, LeRoy W Homer Jr Foundation New Jersey Non Profit, Longboat Key Foundation, Longboat Key Garden Club, and Trustees of Dartmouth College. The Dartmouth grant’s stated purpose was the Dartmouth College Rugby Football Club. Other listed 2024 grants included $1,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, Friends of the Orinda Library, and Women for Women International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelley M Carabasi, Jeffrey P McKee, Kimberley McKee, and Peirce McKee as trustees.
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey P McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley M Carabasi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peirce McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey P McKee Foundation
How much does Jeffrey P McKee Foundation give each year?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation gave $24K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 22 grants.
What is Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $950, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeffrey P McKee Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jeffrey P McKee Foundation give grants?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Clemente, CA (3 grants), Longboat Key, FL (2 grants), Hanover, NH (2 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does Jeffrey P McKee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Dartmouth College ($3,000 across 2 grants), Hot Springs Elementary School ($2,000) and Leroy W Homer Jr Foundation New Jersey Non Profit ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffrey P McKee Foundation?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation reported $638K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeffrey P McKee Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeffrey P McKee Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's EIN?
Jeffrey P McKee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2484718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeffrey P McKee 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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