Jeffrey P McKee Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 23-2484718

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.

Key facts about Jeffrey P McKee Foundation

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.

EIN
23-2484718
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$23,750
Grants made (2024)
25
Average grant
$950
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024)
Total assets
$637,615
Primary geography
California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$638K

-3.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$24K

-4.0% YoY

Grant Count

25

+13.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$950

-15.6% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

17states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

MontpelierOrindaWashingtonHanoverOaklandPhiladelphiaLos AngelesPhoenixAuroraChicagoOceansideMarltonMunds ParkLittle RockLongboat KeySan ClementeColchesterEvanstonHagerstownStaten Island

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K34 grants2020 24 grants2021 23 grants2022 22 grants2023 25 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $24K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Trustees of Dartmouth College: $3K across 2 grantsTrustees of Dartmouth College$3K · 2 grantsHot Springs Elementary School: $2KHot Springs Elementary School$2KLeroy W Homer Jr Foundation New Jersey Non Profit: $2KLeroy W Homer Jr FoundationNew Jersey Non Profit$2KLongboat Key Foundation Inc: $2KLongboat Key Foundation Inc$2KLongboat Key Garden Club Inc: $2KLongboat Key Garden Club Inc$2KBlank Theatre Company: $1KBlank Theatre Company$1KBoys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc: $1KBoys & Girls Clubs of OaklandInc$1KCross Vermont Trail Association Inc: $1KCross Vermont TrailAssociation Inc$1KFriends of the Orinda Library Inc: $1KFriends of the Orinda LibraryInc$1KSt Stephen's Episcopal Church: $1KSt Stephen's Episcopal Church$1K

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

128<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hot Springs Elementary School Hot Springs, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Leroy W Homer Jr Foundation New Jersey Non Profit Marlton, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Longboat Key Foundation Inc Longboat Key, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Longboat Key Garden Club Inc Longboat Key, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NHDartmouth College Rugby Football Club$2,000
Blank Theatre Company Los Angeles, CACharitable Event$1,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc Oakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cross Vermont Trail Association Inc Montpelier, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Friends of the Orinda Library Inc Orinda, CAto support Rosina S. McKee Fund$1,000
St Stephen's Episcopal Church Orinda, CARector Discretionary Fund$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2024 $637,615 $9,062 $34,888 $23,750 25
2023 $663,441 $37,670 $35,545 $24,751 22
2022 $661,316 $46,617 $34,752 $24,751 23
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$637,615$663,441$661,316
Revenue$9,062$37,670$46,617
Expenses$34,888$35,545$34,752
Qualifying Distributions$31,425$32,276$32,247
Net Investment Income$27,127$35,101$44,112
Distributable Amount$30,870$31,363$31,580

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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