Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Boise, ID EIN: 36-3487888

Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $23K.

Key facts about Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation

EIN
36-3487888
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$32,475
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$10,825
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$462,323
Primary geography
Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation's 3 itemized 2025 grants were Idaho (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$462K

+6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

+70.9% YoY

Grant Count

3

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+583.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $23K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

BoiseBostonGarden CityKetchumNampaCarmelMoscowNew YorkRhinelanderSan RafaelSt Paul

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$43K$87K$130K$173K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$462,323$435,224$383,132
Revenue$24,683$19,400$13,679
Expenses$34,171$20,737$19,845
Qualifying Distributions$32,475$19,000$17,950
Net Investment Income$22,987$17,663$12,346
Distributable Amount$21,779$19,608$17,820

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$8K$16K$24K$32K12 grants202114 grants202210 grants202312 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Boise State University Foundation: $24KBoise State UniversityFoundation$24KSt Lukes Foundation: $5KSt Lukes Foundation$5KSun Valley Music Festival: $3KSun Valley Music Festival$3K

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Boise State University Foundation ($24,475), St Lukes Foundation ($5,000), Sun Valley Music Festival ($3,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Boise, IDGENERAL SUPPORT$24,475
ST LUKES FOUNDATION Boise, IDGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
SUN VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Ketchum, IDGENERAL SUPPORT$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Joy M KealeyTreasurer1—
Thomas F KealeyPresident1—
Robert MayDirector1—
Harris KealeyDirector1—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation?

As of 2025, Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation holds $462K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $32K in 2025.

Where does Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation operate?

Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation has awarded grants in California, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation award?

In 2025, Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation's EIN?

Joy & Thomas Kealey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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