Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 27-3787008

The Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in November 2011 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-deductible status.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

-4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$374K

-9.8% YoY

Grant Count

+13.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-20.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation provides general support to various organizations.

Grant Range

$500–$199,500

Average Grant

amount: approximately $9,638

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia, though grants have also been awarded to organizations in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $720K (43%)

Iowa $620K (37%)

Pennsylvania $103K (6%)

District of Columbia $55K (3%)

Virginia $45K (3%)

California $31K (2%)

Maryland $31K (2%)

New York $22K (1%)

+10 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Georgia Iowa Illinois Kentucky Maryland North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Washington Wisconsin West Virginia

Cities

AldersonAshevilleAtlantaBaltimoreBryn MawrChesapeakeChesterCincinnatiClevelandCovingtonDrexel HillEvanstonFort DodgeFort HillIowa CityMalvernMaryknollNew YorkNewarkNorfolk

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $2,874,820
Total revenues: $305,843
Total expenses: $449,224
Total liabilities: $0
Giving rate: 14.1%

Revenue Composition (2023):

Investment income and dividends: $210,198
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $95,645

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,736,754	$2,874,820	$3,017,544
Revenue	$270,961	$305,843	$92,327
Expenses	$409,021	$449,224	$306,924
Qualifying Distributions	$380,162	$414,343	$275,249
Net Investment Income	$241,601	$283,198	$97,802
Distributable Amount	$149,157	$151,435	$162,524

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

141 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Iowa ($109,500), Friends of Batahola ($55,000), Healthy Moms & Babes ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Women's Justice Initative New York, NY	General Support	$2,500
Hope for Kabingo Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$4,000
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$3,000
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$7,000
Fusion Partnerships Inc Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$10,000
SOME Inc Washington, DC	General Support	$15,000
Ignite Peace Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$2,000
Fabretto Childrens Foundation Evanston, IL	General Support	$2,500
Catholic Charities Southwest Ohio Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$5,000
Immaculate Heart of Mary FTMTTS Cincinnati, OH	General Support	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Patrick E. Keefe – Trustee (1 hour per week)
Susan Kay Keefe – Trustee (1 hour per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

Address: 388 Baum Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-1603

Phone: 513-235-1115

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Awarded 43 grants in 2023 • Total giving: $414,335 (2023) • Grant range: $500–$199,500 • Median grant amount: $11,735 • Average grant amount: approximately $9,638 **Grant Type:** The foundation provides general support to various organizations. **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Friends of Batahola ($50,000) • ForKids ($20,000) • Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia ($15,000) • University of Iowa (among other recipients)

Where does Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $374K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $149K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3787008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.