The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants concentrated among organizations in Midland, Michigan.
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation gave $329K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,000
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,909
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,535,246
- -17.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midland Center for the Arts Inc ($125K). Together the top 10 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 73 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 3% to recipients in Illinois, and 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 463% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $250K (2022) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Center for the Arts Inc Midland, MI | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Greater Midland Community Centers Inc Midland, MI | Greater Together Capital Campaign | $75,000 |
| United Way of Midland County Midland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Midland Business Alliance Foundation Midland, MI | MBA Infrastructure Committee | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati Chicago, IL | Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter's care and support programs in Mid Michigan, and primarily for support in Midland County MI | $10,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Parish of Midland Midland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mackinac Center Midland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midland Area Community Foundation Midland, MI | Art Seen Festival project | $10,000 |
| The Arc of the United States Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County Inc Midland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $1,535,246 | $70,032 | $401,573 | $329,000 | 11 | $388,093 | $52,545 | $83,814 |
| 2023 | $1,866,787 | $83,965 | $340,525 | $272,000 | 13 | $330,917 | $73,639 | $94,168 |
| 2022 | $2,123,347 | $39,000 | $346,348 | $249,500 | 8 | $211,525 | $14,986 | $105,607 |
| 2021 | $2,430,695 | $1,283,756 | $639,445 | $560,333 | 19 | $619,663 | $785,755 | $88,811 |
| 2020 | $1,786,384 | $71,606 | $1,158,714 | $1,072,833 | 22 | — | $61,243 | $343,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 arts and humanities, community services, public policy research, disability rights, and other charitable purposes. For example, Midland Center for the Arts says its mission is “to entertain, educate and inspire” regional audiences in the arts, sciences, and humanities. United Way of Midland County says it works to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the Midland community. The Arc of the United States says it promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports their inclusion and participation in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $329,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $125,000 to Midland Center for the Arts for a capital campaign, $75,000 to Greater Midland Community Centers for its Greater Together Capital Campaign, and $50,000 to United Way of Midland County for general and unrestricted support. Other grants included $25,000 to Midland Business Alliance Foundation for its MBA Infrastructure Committee and $10,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association for care and support programs in Mid Michigan, Blessed Sacrament Parish of Midland, Mackinac Center, Midland Area Community Foundation, and The Arc of the United States. It also gave $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland County and $1,500 to Self Love Beauty.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Anne Hubble as a director; Patricia Kepler as a director and co-president; David E. Kepler III as a director, treasurer, and vice president; David E. Kepler II as a director, secretary, and co-president; and Shannon Lynn McDonald as a director.
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation is led by David E Kepler II, Director, Secretary & Co- President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E Kepler II
Director, Secretary & Co- President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Kepler
Director & Co- President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E Kepler III
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Sarah Anne Hubble
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Lynn McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to David E Kepler III (Dir, Treas, VP).
Frequently asked questions about The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation
How much does The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation give each year?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation gave $329K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $272K across 13 grants.
What is The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation give grants?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, MI (9 grants).
Does The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Midland Center for the Arts Inc ($125,000), Greater Midland Community Centers Inc ($75,000) and United Way of Midland County ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $388K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and humanities, community services, public policy research, disability rights, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation?
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 Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's EIN?
The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2457794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Patricia and David Kepler 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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