Keller Foundation
The Keller Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1997 by Dick and Ruthie Keller, it supports nonprofits working to enrich quality of life, with particular attention to Washington and Oregon and to other regions meaningful to the family.
Keller Foundation at a glance
In short: Keller Foundation gave $2.0M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Oregon. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,970,000
- +177.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,286
- +129.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $100,132,936
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (17 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (49% 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 Keller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its grantmaking is by invitation; it may review inquiries from nonprofits working in its sectors.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 Se Columbia River Drive 100, Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 695-6200
Website: https://kellerfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DAF Giving 360 (Formerly Schwab Charitable DAF) ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 162 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation names Washington and Oregon as its home states and says it also supports other regions meaningful to the family. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (49%), Washington (32%), Nebraska (10%), Massachusetts (6%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Keller Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 35 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $86K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $85K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 457% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $247K (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAF Giving 360 (Formerly Schwab Charitable DAF) Omaha, NE | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $200,000 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School Portland, OR | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $170,000 |
| Clark County Food Bank Vancouver, WA | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $140,000 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Vancouver, WA | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $140,000 |
| Children's Literacy Project Lake Oswego, OR | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $138,000 |
| Dougy Center Portland, OR | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $125,000 |
| The Abigail Adams Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $125,000 |
| Lighthouse Finanacial Vancouver, WA | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $120,000 |
| Child's Course Inc (First Tee) Gladstone, OR | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Ridgefield, WA | To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission | $85,000 |
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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 | $100,132,936 | $12,023,458 | $2,652,626 | $1,970,000 | 35 | $2,220,954 | $11,832,988 | $4,652,272 |
| 2023 | $90,717,247 | $86,174,065 | $971,313 | $710,000 | 29 | $765,112 | $13,210,876 | $2,217,285 |
| 2022 | $5,514,495 | $218,789 | $403,266 | $333,000 | 29 | $373,983 | $217,719 | $335,391 |
| 2021 | $5,698,972 | $1,225,617 | $398,745 | $353,500 | 36 | $391,723 | $1,223,921 | $381,716 |
| 2020 | $4,872,100 | $631,529 | $287,686 | $246,500 | 33 | — | $630,698 | $265,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M 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
The foundation’s mission is to enrich quality of life in Washington, Oregon, and other regions meaningful to the family by partnering with nonprofits in Education, Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, and Children & Youth to support the long-term growth of their programs.
Its grantees include organizations addressing needs such as food access, health care, education, adoption, and youth development. For example, Clark County Food Bank describes its mission as alleviating hunger and its root causes; Free Clinic of Southwest Washington says it provides access to free, compassionate, quality health care for people otherwise unable to obtain it. Children’s Literacy Project describes its work as providing training tools and software to churches to support their work in schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,970,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest were $200,000 to DAF Giving 360, $170,000 to De La Salle North Catholic High School, $140,000 each to Clark County Food Bank and Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, and $138,000 to Children’s Literacy Project.
The foundation says it identifies priorities and develops initiatives with selected nonprofit partners. It looks for organizations aligned with its mission and sectors, with effective leadership and boards, and for which support can significantly help a project or organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary W. Stachlowski as president and director; Kevin C. Kuch as executive director and treasurer; Peter F. Bechen as vice president and director; and Elizabeth K. McCaslin, Richard Keller II, and Carol J. Frohoff as directors. Frohoff is listed as secretary.
Keller Foundation is led by Gary W. Stachlowski, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary W. Stachlowski
President & Director
Vice President, Vice Chair & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kevin C. Kuch
Executive Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Peter F. Bechen
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Elizabeth K. McCaslin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Keller II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol J. Frohoff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles Keller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard B. Keller (2020–2022) — Chairman, President & Director
- Former: Ruth E. Keller (2020–2022) — Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Emeritus
- Former: Shouka D. Rezvani (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Carol J Frohoff (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Keller Foundation
How much does Keller Foundation give each year?
Keller Foundation gave $2.0M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $710K across 29 grants.
What is Keller Foundation's typical grant size?
Keller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $56,286, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keller Foundation that year got $86K on average.
Where does Keller Foundation give grants?
Keller Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (32%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (14 grants) and Vancouver, WA (11 grants).
Does Keller Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Keller Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission" (35 grants).
Who are Keller Foundation's largest grantees?
Keller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include DAF Giving 360 (Formerly Schwab Charitable DAF) ($200,000), De La Salle North Catholic High School ($170,000) and Clark County Food Bank ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keller Foundation?
Keller Foundation reported $100.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Keller Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enrich quality of life in Washington, Oregon, and other regions meaningful to the family by partnering with nonprofits in Education, Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, and Children & Youth to support the long-term growth of their programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keller Foundation?
The foundation 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 Keller Foundation's EIN?
Keller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1811697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keller 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Keller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/keller-foundation-morg_ab3a294029854ae5b38b8f28cd23ed3b
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