McKeon Family Foundation
McKeon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10.3M. Net investment income was $86K.
McKeon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McKeon Family Foundation gave $10.3M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,276,536
- +11990.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,055,307
- +19244.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,055,113
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who McKeon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jacqueline E McKeon Fund ($2.1M). Together the top 5 received $10.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $10.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $10.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline E McKeon Fund Warwick, RI | General Charitable Purpose | $2,056,084 |
| The Lost Then Found Fund Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,055,113 |
| Robert B McKeon Memorial Fund Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,055,113 |
| Clare McKeon Charitable Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,055,113 |
| Alexander P S McKeon Charitable Foundation Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,055,113 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $105,739 | $10,312,209 | $10,276,536 | 5 | $86,352 | $222,517 |
| 2020 | $10,206,470 | $46,229 | $107,557 | $85,000 | 8 | $264,815 | $598,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKeon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McKeon Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Clare McKeon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline McKeon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James McKeon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. McKeon Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 McKeon Family Foundation
How much does McKeon Family Foundation give each year?
McKeon Family Foundation gave $10.3M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $85K across 8 grants.
What is McKeon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McKeon Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,055,113, and its average grant was $2,055,307, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McKeon Family Foundation give grants?
McKeon Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jenkintown, PA (4 grants).
Does McKeon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McKeon Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McKeon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McKeon Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Jacqueline E McKeon Fund ($2,056,084), The Lost Then Found Fund ($2,055,113) and Robert B McKeon Memorial Fund ($2,055,113), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is McKeon Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, McKeon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McKeon Family Foundation's EIN?
McKeon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6689691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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