Keefe Foundation Inc
Keefe Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Its 2021 grants went to charitable organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois, including organizations working in food assistance, health, domestic violence services, conservation, and disability services.
Keefe Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $437
- +219.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $376
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Keefe Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 326 Center Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 276-3889
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keefe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 recipients were located in Wisconsin and Illinois: Elkhorn, Fontana, and Trevor, Wisconsin, and Woodstock, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Keefe Foundation Inc gives
- 89% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $98K (2021). In 2021 it made 35 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for the Prevention of Family Violence Elkhorn, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Burlington Transitional Living Center Burlington, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Community Action Delavan, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Spirit of Hope Homeless Shelter Delavan, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Turning Point Woodstock, IL | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| United Way Walworth County Fort Atkinson, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Big Foot Food Pantry Walworth, WI | General Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| Elkhorn Food Pantry Elkhorn, WI | General Operating Budget | $3,500 |
| Harold Johnson Food Pantry Delavan, WI | General Operating Budget | $3,500 |
| Lake Geneva Food Pantry Lake Geneva, WI | General Operating Budget | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $437 | — | $376 | — | — | — | $1 |
| 2023 | $137 | $500 | $420 | — | — | — | $4 |
| 2022 | $7 | $325 | $272 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $-46 | $117,898 | $128,404 | $97,664 | 35 | $97,664 | $262 |
| 2020 | $12,694 | $89,609 | $85,068 | $75,500 | 33 | — | $508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keefe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1 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 2021 grantees included Turning Point Inc, whose mission is “Confronting Domestic Violence in McHenry County,” and Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc, which says it works “to preserve and advocate for Walworth County waterways, natural areas and working lands.” Other recipients included food and diaper assistance, health care, cancer-related fundraising, community support, and disability-services organizations, as described in their own missions.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports no grants in 2022, 2023, or 2024. In 2021, the foundation gave $4,500 to Turning Point Inc; $3,500 to The Bridge Food and Diaper Bank Inc; and $2,500 each to Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc, Open Arms Free Clinic Inc, Sharing Center Inc, and VIP Services Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis L Carnes as chairman and Thomas H Keefe as secretary and treasurer.
Keefe Foundation Inc is led by Dennis L. Carnes, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis L. Carnes
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Keefe
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shaun Geracie (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Keefe Foundation Inc
How large is Keefe Foundation Inc?
Keefe Foundation Inc reported $437 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Keefe Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keefe Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
Where does Keefe Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2021 recipients were located in Wisconsin and Illinois: Elkhorn, Fontana, and Trevor, Wisconsin, and Woodstock, Illinois.
How much is Keefe Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Keefe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Keefe Foundation Inc's EIN?
Keefe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4770988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keefe 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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