Keeley Cares Inc
Keeley Cares Inc is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its stated mission is to engage and inspire Keeley Companies team members, whom the company calls “Keeley’ns,” to participate in community life through their time, talent, and resources.
Keeley Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Keeley Cares Inc gave $635K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $635,142
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,962
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,212,999
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Keeley Cares Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes an employee-involvement process: an organization may be supported when five Keeley’ns are actively involved, raise $1,000 during the year, and complete 40 service hours during the year. The foundation says it will match the first $1,000 raised dollar for dollar and each additional dollar at $0.50 per dollar.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 South Ewing Ave G, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2944
Phone: (314) 421-5933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keeley Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital ($100K). Together the top 10 received $471K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 260 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining reported shares were Arizona (2%), Maryland (1%), Idaho (1%), and Illinois (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Keeley Cares Inc gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 902% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $10K (2020) to $879K (2022). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| World Pediatric Project St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| Urban League St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $67,828 |
| Pedal the Cause St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $66,550 |
| Good Shepard Family Services St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $37,190 |
| St Patrick Center St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $27,627 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $26,757 |
| Junior Achievement St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals St. Louis, MO | General Contribution | $20,500 |
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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 | $1,212,999 | $418,740 | $1,015,177 | $635,142 | 49 | $637,642 | $259,520 | $70,696 |
| 2023 | $1,682,504 | $229,567 | $1,146,060 | $785,671 | 56 | $788,171 | $108,727 | $108,231 |
| 2022 | $2,372,425 | $-428,843 | $1,279,612 | $879,156 | 73 | $879,519 | $60,388 | $164,710 |
| 2021 | $4,553,621 | $71,077 | $1,264,272 | $813,796 | 81 | $1,060,925 | $24,346 | $195,446 |
| 2020 | $5,250,500 | $5,250,500 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — | $1 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keeley Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $71K 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
Keeley Cares says its mission is to engage and inspire Keeley’ns to embrace community involvement by volunteering their time, talent, and treasures. Its four stated pillars are community, children, health, and education.
The 2024 recipient organizations illustrate the range of its support. The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital says it helps donors transform patient care through charitable gifts, including support for research, medical education, and equipment. Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. St. Patrick Center says it works to transform lives through housing, employment, and healthcare. Ronald McDonald House Charities says it supports programs intended to improve children’s health and well-being and that of their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Keeley Cares reported 49 grants totaling $635,142. Grants ranged from $75 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, $75,000 to World Pediatric Project, $67,828 to Urban League, $66,550 to Pedal the Cause, and $37,190 to Good Shepard Family Services. Other grants included $27,627 to St. Patrick Center, $26,757 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and $25,000 each to Junior Achievement and Ronald McDonald House Charities. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Sly as president; Julie James Keeley as vice president; Stacey Kamps as treasurer; and Lawrence P Keeley, Chad Johnson, Tom Birkemeier, and Mike Rupinski as directors.
Keeley Cares Inc is led by Mary Sly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Sly
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence P. Keeley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rupinski
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Birkemeier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie James Keeley
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kamps
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Fischer (2020–2022) — 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 Keeley Cares Inc
How much does Keeley Cares Inc give each year?
Keeley Cares Inc gave $635K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $786K across 56 grants.
What is Keeley Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Keeley Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,962, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keeley Cares Inc give grants?
Keeley Cares Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (36 grants).
Does Keeley Cares Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Keeley Cares Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keeley Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Keeley Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital ($100,000), World Pediatric Project ($75,000) and Urban League ($67,828), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keeley Cares Inc?
Keeley Cares Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $638K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keeley Cares Inc fund?
Keeley Cares says its mission is to engage and inspire Keeley’ns to embrace community involvement by volunteering their time, talent, and treasures. Its four stated pillars are community, children, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keeley Cares 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 ↑
What is Keeley Cares Inc's EIN?
Keeley Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3220278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keeley Cares 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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