Keller Family Charitable Trust

MADISON, WI EIN: 39-1582385

The Keller Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization, located in Madison, Wisconsin. The organization was established in June 1987 and holds tax-exempt status. It operates as a grantmaking foundation providing charitable support to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$374K

+512.6% YoY

Grant Count

37

+270.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+65.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The trust provides general support grants to nonprofit organizations. In 2024, the foundation provided support to 37 organizations through its grantmaking activities. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

BEAVER DAMBRODHEADCABLECAROL STREAMCHICAGODE PEREDELEVANDOUSMANHILLSDALEINDIANAPOLISJUNEAULAKE ZURICHMADISONMEMPHISMILWAUKEEMONONANEW LONDONRANDOLPHSHERMAN OAKS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $476,350
  • Total Revenues: $234,468
  • Total Expenses: $382,482
  • Number of Employees: 0

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $624,364
  • Total Revenues: $26,747
  • Total Expenses: $71,200
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$93K$187K$280K$374K11 grants201910 grants20208 grants202113 grants202210 grants202337 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BEAVER DAM AREA COMMUNIT…$200KBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS…$10KALDO LEOPOLD NATURE CENTER$8KBEAVER DAM FAMILY CENTER…$8KCHURCH HEALTH SERVICES$8KHORIZON HIGH SCHOOL$8KPAVE$8KRAWHIDE YOUTH SERVICES$8KST AMBROSE ACADEMY$8KTHE SALVATION ARMY$8K

Grant Size Distribution

78 grants across all recorded years

77<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation ($200,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin ($10,000), Aldo Leopold Nature Center ($8,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALDO LEOPOLD NATURE CENTER MONONA, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
BADGER INSTITUTE MILWAUKEE, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
BEAVER DAM AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BEAVER DAM, WINEW READING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AT LIBRARY$200,000
BEAVER DAM FAMILY CENTER ICE ARENA BEAVER DAM, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
BEAVER DAM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND BEAVER DAM, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
BEAVER DAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BEAVER DAM, WISWAN CITY SKATERS$5,000
BEAVER DAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BEAVER DAM, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN DELEVAN, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GLACIER'S EDGE COUNCIL MADISON, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM CABLE, WIGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROBERT H KELLERTRUSTEE0.5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Keller Family Charitable Trust?

The trust provides general support grants to nonprofit organizations. In 2024, the foundation provided support to 37 organizations through its grantmaking activities. Recent grants include: • Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin: $10,000 (General Support) • Church Health Services: $8,000 (General Support) • Aldo Leopold Nature Center: $8,000 (General Support) The foundation made 25 grants totaling approximately $119,680 in 2024. Historical giving data shows total giving of $61,00…

What size grants does Keller Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Keller Family Charitable Trust awarded 37 grants totaling $374K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Keller Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

Keller Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1582385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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