The Keeter Foundation
The Keeter Foundation is a private foundation, based in Longview, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $227K.
The Keeter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Keeter Foundation gave $227K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,000
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -70.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,667
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,472
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Keeter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairview Cemetery Association ($200K). Together the top 3 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Keeter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 423% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $606K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Cemetery Association Randlett, OK | Perpetual Care of Cemetery | $200,000 |
| Evergreen Life Services Haughton, LA | Services to Disabled Adults | $25,000 |
| Longview Fire Department Longview, TX | Firefighting Equipment | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,472 | $10,670 | $277,561 | $227,000 | 3 | $227,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $273,018 | $191,173 | $628,041 | $606,000 | 10 | $606,000 | $169,132 | $31,896 |
| 2022 | $711,640 | $21,244 | $72,181 | $47,522 | 8 | $47,522 | — | $48,095 |
| 2021 | $761,146 | $43,716 | $65,785 | $43,375 | 12 | $43,375 | — | $49,026 |
| 2020 | $782,017 | $20,826 | $73,454 | $51,375 | 6 | — | $831 | $45,705 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Keeter Foundation is led by Carrie Keeter Terry, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie Keeter Terry
President
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
J. Phillip Keeter
Director
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kurt Waller Keeter
Director
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Karen J. Grace
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Michael Keith Keeter
V-P & Secretary
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Carrie Keeter Terry (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Keeter Foundation
How much does The Keeter Foundation give each year?
The Keeter Foundation gave $227K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $606K across 10 grants.
What is The Keeter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Keeter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Keeter Foundation give grants?
The Keeter Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (11%).
Does The Keeter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Keeter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Keeter Foundation?
The Keeter Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is The Keeter Foundation's EIN?
The Keeter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0476138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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