The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $531K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $14K.
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc gave $20K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,186
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,364
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $531,112
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (26% 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 O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Child Freedom Coalition ($5K). Together the top 6 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $26K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Freedom Coalition Greenville, SC | Kindergarten Classroom Sponsor | $5,186 |
| Earth Guardians Laurel, MD | Togo Reforestation Initiave | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Kent, OH | Relief to Palestinian Children | $2,500 |
| Zero to Three Washington, DC | Early Childhood Learning Programs | $2,500 |
| Malaria Consortium Hermitage, PA | Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention | $2,500 |
| Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Cambridge, MA | CVC & Humanitarion Protection | $2,500 |
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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 | $531,112 | $44,091 | $25,498 | $20,186 | 6 | $20,186 | $14,093 | $25,572 |
| 2023 | $492,214 | $16,936 | $30,629 | $25,749 | 7 | $25,749 | $13,016 | $23,615 |
| 2022 | $487,141 | $36,676 | $21,421 | $14,400 | 4 | $14,400 | $11,450 | $24,216 |
| 2021 | $567,381 | $23,188 | $30,443 | $20,990 | 4 | $20,990 | $8,533 | $27,309 |
| 2020 | $524,857 | $10,834 | $36,313 | $24,911 | 3 | — | $3,356 | $24,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc is led by Brian D. O'Keefe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian D. O'Keefe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caolinn O'Keefe
V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cullen O'Keefe
V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kieran O'Keefe
V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Quinlan O'Keefe
V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robyn O'Keefe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc
How much does The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc gave $20K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 7 grants.
What is The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,364, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and Ohio (12%).
Does The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Child Freedom Coalition ($5,186), Earth Guardians ($5,000) and Palestine Children's Relief Fund ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc reported $531K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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 is The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The O'Keefe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3800667. 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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