The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It reported 20 grants totaling $545,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and California.
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation gave $545K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $545,000
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,250
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $14,342,458
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1835 Market Street 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 569-3007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Wistar Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 63 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 19% to New York, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 622% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $545K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $545K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wistar Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Emily's Entourage Merion Station, PA | To help find a cure for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis | $70,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | To provide the fastest response to medical emergencies across israel | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To provide high quality physical and cognitive rehabilitation services | $35,000 |
| America Gives Inc - Israel Children FD New York, NY | To inform the general public and raise awareness and support for charitable organizations | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | To raise awareness and philanthropic support for sheba medical center's compassionate clinical care, cutting edge research and comprehensive educational training | $25,000 |
| Mighty Writers Philadelphia, PA | To teach children to think clearly and write with clarity | $20,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | To empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $14,342,458 | $641,505 | $634,192 | $545,000 | 20 | $549,997 | $558,870 | $913,377 |
| 2023 | $14,302,880 | $9,984,889 | $546,320 | $485,400 | 19 | $491,289 | $288,139 | $551,038 |
| 2022 | $4,852,481 | $-41,389 | $100,495 | $11,000 | 4 | $16,700 | — | $539,952 |
| 2021 | $4,992,945 | $12,246,107 | $152,689 | $75,500 | 5 | $79,925 | $79,343 | $191,785 |
| 2020 | $597,612 | $238,006 | $264,716 | $195,960 | 15 | — | $175,628 | $82,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $913K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for medical research and care, emergency medical services, music education, writing programs, homelessness services, and other charitable work.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra says it uses music education to foster character, discipline, commitment, and community among students. Mighty Writers says it provides free year-round writing programs and teaches children to think and write clearly. Project HOME describes its work as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation says it supports programs, services, education, and research for people with physical and cognitive disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $545,000 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $150,000 to The Wistar Foundation for general support; $70,000 to Emily’s Entourage to help find a cure for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis; and $50,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah to provide rapid response to medical emergencies across Israel. Other grants included $40,000 to Philadelphia Youth Orchestra for general support, $35,000 to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, $20,000 each to Mighty Writers and Project HOME, and $15,000 to Birthright Israel for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Morton Branzburg is listed as co-director on the 2024 filing.
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation is led by Morton Branzburg, Co-Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morton Branzburg
Co-Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leroy E. Kean (2020–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation
How much does The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation give each year?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation gave $545K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $485K across 19 grants.
What is The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,250, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation give grants?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (13 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Wistar Foundation ($150,000), Emily's Entourage ($70,000) and Friends of United Hatzalah ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $913K (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.
What does The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research and care, emergency medical services, music education, writing programs, homelessness services, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's EIN?
The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0851933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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