The Keenan Foundation Inc
The Keenan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rye, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Indiana, New York, and Maryland, including a university, youth-serving organizations, and organizations addressing hunger and education.
The Keenan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Keenan Foundation Inc gave $793K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Indiana. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $792,500
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,607
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,103,518
- -16.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Keenan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Eve Lane, Rye, NY 10580-1311
Phone: (646) 243-4451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Keenan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($500K). Together the top 10 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 68 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 34% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Keenan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 627% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $793K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Support | $500,000 |
| Arbor Bros New York, NY | Support | $100,000 |
| Fohs New York, NY | Support | $50,000 |
| McLef Tuckahoe, NY | Support | $50,000 |
| USA Lacrosse Sparks, MD | Support | $25,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Good Shephard Granite Springs, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Chaminade Mineola, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Pots Bronx, NY | Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,103,518 | $393,858 | $809,064 | $792,500 | 14 | $792,500 | $167,294 | $126,357 |
| 2024 | $2,530,719 | $1,471,026 | $1,247,220 | $1,228,917 | 14 | $1,228,917 | $81,401 | $141,308 |
| 2023 | $2,306,913 | $1,399,593 | $348,469 | $345,000 | 11 | $345,000 | $28,894 | $62,316 |
| 2022 | $1,255,789 | $408,453 | $451,810 | $439,000 | 15 | $439,000 | $30,881 | $61,080 |
| 2021 | $1,299,146 | $1,406,944 | $989,908 | $985,000 | 14 | $985,000 | $828,057 | $24,072 |
| 2020 | $882,110 | $91,192 | $325,257 | $316,000 | 12 | — | $21,113 | $56,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Keenan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address different needs. Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. Yonkers Partners in Education says it partners with students to help them prepare for, enroll in, and complete college. Steer for Student Athletes describes its work as providing mentorship, services, and financial support to help students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and athletically.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $792,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $500,000 to the University of Notre Dame, $100,000 to Arbor Bros, and $50,000 each to FOHS and MCLEF. Each was reported for “support.” Other listed recipients included USA Lacrosse ($25,000) and Feeding Westchester, Good Shephard, Robin Hood Foundation, Chaminade, and POTS ($10,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James E. Keenan, Emily S. Keenan, and Michael P. Keenan as directors.
The Keenan Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily S. Keenan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Keenan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Keenan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Keenan Foundation Inc
How much does The Keenan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Keenan Foundation Inc gave $793K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 14 grants.
What is The Keenan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Keenan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,607, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Keenan Foundation Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Keenan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Keenan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Port Chester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Keenan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Keenan Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (14 grants).
Who are The Keenan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Keenan Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($500,000), Arbor Bros ($100,000) and Fohs ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keenan Foundation Inc?
The Keenan Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $793K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Keenan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address different needs. Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Keenan Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 The Keenan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Keenan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4094893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Keenan Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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