Keller Foundation
The Keller Foundation is a private family foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1980, it is governed by descendants and spouses of its founders, Fred M. and Bernedine J. Keller. The foundation has supported over 140 different nonprofit organizations since its formation.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$416K
+10.3% YoY
Grant Count
41
-4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Keller Foundation seeks to support innovative programs for Grand Rapids' core city youth that foster nurturing environments, spark curiosity, enhance opportunities for self-sufficiency, and inspire high aspirations.
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Human Services — resource allocation and building global awareness
- Cultural — providing cultural connectors
- Environment — experiencing nature with active learning
- Health — intentional health and nutritional aid
- Education — supporting parents in learning and growing
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts online grant applications through its website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $6,820,147 (as of 2025)
- Total Revenue: $1,017,930 (fiscal year ending June 2025)
- Total Expenses: $510,820 (fiscal year ending June 2025)
- Net Income: $507,110 (fiscal year ending June 2025)
- Total Liabilities: $0 (as of 2025)
The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since December 1980.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,820,147 | $6,313,037 | $6,532,641 |
| Revenue | $1,017,930 | $248,763 | $444,552 |
| Expenses | $510,820 | $478,903 | $418,070 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $416,000 | $377,000 | $348,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $207,039 | $159,393 | $174,901 |
| Distributable Amount | $504,908 | $444,681 | $405,016 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Keller Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Keller Foundation is governed by trustees who are descendants and spouses of founders Fred M. and Bernedine J. Keller. Many trustees volunteer their time in addition to providing financial support to the organizations the foundation backs.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MUIR LAIDLAW | CHAIRPERSON | — | — |
| ANDREW KELLER | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| DAVID F MUIR | TREASURER | — | — |
| ZELENE WILKINS | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | — |
| FREDERICK P KELLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE CONNOVER KELLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WILLIAM M MUIR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CATHERINE L MUIR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LEAH ANN MUIR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH M MUIR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SUSAN TK WHITMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LARS WHITMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LORISSA K MACALLISTER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WESLEY MACALLISTER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CHRISTINA KELLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JIM MUIR | JUNIOR TRUST | — | — |
| RACHEL MUIR | JUNIOR TRUST | — | — |
| SARA MUIR | JUNIOR TRUST | — | — |
| PAUL MACALLISTER | JUNIOR TRUST | — | — |
Contact & Location
Address: 5225 33rd Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Website: kellerfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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