Peggy Keenan Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 59-7025773

Peggy Keenan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $310K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $44K.

Peggy Keenan Foundation at a glance

In short: Peggy Keenan Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$11,520
-14.7% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
2
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$5,760
-14.7% vs 2025
Median grant
$5,760
Total assets
$309,555
+6.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
New York (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Peggy Keenan Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

New School University: $6KNew School University$6KUniversity of Southern California: $6KUniversity of SouthernCalifornia$6K

The largest 2026 recipient was New School University ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Los AngelesNew York

How Peggy Keenan Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 28% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025 2 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2026) to $16K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New School University New York, NYBrad Jernigan Scholarship$5,760
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAPeggy Keenan Scholarship$5,760
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Peggy Keenan Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$309,555$49,224$19,913$11,5202$14,473$44,280$17,950
2025$291,609$30,320$21,098$13,5122$16,321$25,320$17,119
2024$281,948$9,454$18,599$11,7502$14,322$4,272$15,662
2023$289,665$-5,663$23,963$16,1062$18,499$2,138$15,934
2022$321,663$66,379$20,999$14,4502$16,834$62,020$18,077
2021$277,457$22,659$20,462$13,5142—$18,740$15,569

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy Keenan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Peggy Keenan Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Bank Of America

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    $5K (2021) → $6K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Bank of America — Trustee: $6KBank of AmericaTrustee$6K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Bank of America (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Peggy Keenan Foundation

How much does Peggy Keenan Foundation give each year?

Peggy Keenan Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 2 grants.

How large is Peggy Keenan Foundation?

Peggy Keenan Foundation reported $310K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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.

Where does Peggy Keenan Foundation operate?

Peggy Keenan Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.

What is Peggy Keenan Foundation's EIN?

Peggy Keenan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7025773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Peggy Keenan Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

Educational Credit Management Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Educational Credit supports postsecondary access and student success, including FAFSA assistance, financial education, and student-support programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,383, though amounts varied widely; funding was concentrated in Minnesota, with grants also reaching other states. The profile states that ECMC Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a rolling online Letter of Inquiry process.

Public, Societal Benefit

Assets

$209.1M

Grants

293

Total Given

$177.0M

Henry L Guenther Foundation

Seal Beach, CA

The Henry L. Guenther Foundation funds charitable services that improve human welfare, including medical care, youth opportunities, education, housing, and humanitarian projects. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000, and primarily benefit California residents, especially in Southern California. It accepts online applications from qualified charitable organizations serving Californians; individuals cannot apply.

Assets

$115.9M

Grants

58

Total Given

$4.2M

Society for Conservation Biology

Washington, DC

SCB funds applied conservation biology projects at universities and other organizations, as well as conservation research awards and fellowships. Its 2025 grants ranged from $12,000 to $117,528, with a median of $111,185, and its programs and community are global; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Environment & Animals

Assets

$4.1M

Grants

15

Total Given

$1.2M

Mental Research Institute

Menlo Park, CA

The Mental Research Institute funds research and programs using systemic, interactional approaches to psychology, social systems, communication, and human relationships, including mental health and family-related work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,500 to $25,000, with a median of $20,000, and went to recipients in multiple states. Although its website describes a rolling application process, its 2024 filing says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$11.3M

Grants

33

Total Given

$560K

The University of British Columbia

UBC primarily supports post-secondary education, research, teaching and learning, Indigenous initiatives, and community-university partnerships, with many programs restricted to UBC teams or eligible partners. Its 2025 filing reported 18 grants totaling about $1.55 million, ranging from $19,947 to $364,334; funding programs include awards of up to $200,000. Its mission spans British Columbia, Canada and the world, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Education

Assets

$6.2B

Grants

18

Total Given

$1.5M

Robert and Mildred Holmes

Gallup, NM

The foundation funds education scholarships, including memorial basketball scholarships for eligible Gallup students, and medical research. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, typically $1,000, supporting recipients in several states; it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Education

Assets

$743K

Grants

12

Total Given

$17K

More similar funders

More Funders in Texas

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from Peggy Keenan Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

Peggy Keenan Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?