Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation
The Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $157,863 to charitable organizations, including universities, arts and cultural institutions, and other nonprofits.
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,863
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,517
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,435,772
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% 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 Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Superior Ave E 700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 621-1090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($48K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 101 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Ohio 64%, New York 32%, Washington, DC 4%, and Michigan 1%. The reported shares total 101%, reflecting rounding in the figures provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $44K (2022) to $160K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Charitable Purpose | $47,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $30,500 |
| Musical Arts Associations Aka Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $26,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Land Studio Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Garden Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma, OH | Charitable Purpose | $2,613 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $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 | $2,435,772 | $230,407 | $182,364 | $157,863 | 21 | $158,063 | $206,606 | $149,893 |
| 2023 | $2,387,661 | $107,727 | $175,094 | $150,618 | 21 | $150,618 | $85,251 | $139,663 |
| 2022 | $2,455,125 | $177,047 | $70,885 | $44,041 | 19 | $44,041 | $153,203 | $153,157 |
| 2021 | $2,349,199 | $193,575 | $163,600 | $139,917 | 22 | $139,917 | $169,892 | $168,959 |
| 2020 | $2,318,980 | $152,524 | $190,995 | $160,167 | 18 | — | $128,896 | $151,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Cornell University, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and LAND Studio.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Case Western Reserve University describes itself as a research-oriented university with strengths across health, engineering, arts and sciences, and other fields. The Cleveland Museum of Art says it aims to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to a broad audience. LAND Studio describes its mission as creating places and connecting people through public art, sustainable building and design, collaborative planning, and programming. The Holden Arboretum says it connects people with trees and plants to inspire action for healthy communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $157,863. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $47,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $47,500 to Cornell University, $30,500 to Case Western Reserve University, $26,000 to the Musical Arts Association, also known as the Cleveland Orchestra, and $25,000 to the Cleveland Museum of Art. LAND Studio received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph P. Keithley as president and trustee, Nancy F. Keithley as secretary, treasurer, and trustee, and Bradley E. Turner as assistant secretary.
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation is led by Joseph P. Keithley, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph P. Keithley
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy F. Keithley
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bradley E. Turner
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation
How much does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation give each year?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation gave $158K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 21 grants.
What is Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,517, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation give grants?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (11 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell University ($47,500), Case Western Reserve University ($30,500) and Musical Arts Associations Aka Cleveland Orchestra ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Cornell University, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and LAND Studio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's EIN?
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1926208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph & Nancy Keithley 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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