Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Through the McKee Scholarship Program, it provides college scholarships to eligible fatherless male high school seniors who need financial assistance and are bona fide residents of the five-county Philadelphia area.
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 at a glance
In short: Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 gave $370K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $370,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,935
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $7,072,407
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% 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 Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899
- How to Apply
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Apply through the McKee Scholars application process and submit the required materials. The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application details and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The Application page lists March 1, 2027, as the deadline for all application components. The separate online application form lists March 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The Application page lists March 1, 2027, as the deadline for all application components.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Stern Executive Secretary
Mailing address: PO Box 144, Merion Station, PA 19066
Phone: (610) 660-7721
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania State University ($77K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($8,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 156 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The program’s stated applicant residency area is Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the next largest state shares were California at 6%, and Virginia, Maryland, and Florida at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (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 $313K (2021) to $374K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $77,000 |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grant | $26,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $26,000 |
| West Chester University West Chester, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $17,000 |
| Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grant | $14,500 |
| Widner University Chester, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $12,000 |
| Cabrini University Radnor, PA | Individual | $10,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $10,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $10,000 |
| Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | Individual Student Scholarship Grants | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,072,407 | $567,963 | $464,922 | $370,000 | 31 | $371,388 | $474,429 | $384,287 |
| 2023 | $6,969,366 | $155,984 | $447,694 | $374,000 | 32 | $417,314 | $95,854 | $355,072 |
| 2022 | $7,261,076 | $268,672 | $460,792 | $368,500 | 30 | $368,500 | $198,480 | $370,443 |
| 2021 | $7,453,196 | $1,125,226 | $374,605 | $312,750 | 30 | $308,750 | $1,063,664 | $410,191 |
| 2020 | $6,702,575 | $348,400 | $414,570 | $337,500 | 33 | — | $271,530 | $351,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 reported a distributable amount of $384K 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
The fund’s website says the scholarship program grew from the charitable purposes in John McKee’s will, which originally called for establishing a college with an emphasis on nautical training. After a court determined that the estate could not fulfill those terms as written, it directed the fund to support scholarships.
The 2024 grants include individual student scholarship grants. Recipients included universities with varied missions: Holy Family University describes itself as a Catholic university offering liberal arts and professional education; Chestnut Hill College says it provides a holistic education, service to others, and a commitment to reducing barriers to learning; and Hampton University describes a mission of learning, character-building, and preparing students for leadership and service. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not separate stated priorities of the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $370,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $77,000, with a median of $8,500. The largest awards included $77,000 to Pennsylvania State University, $26,000 each to Holy Family University and Temple University, $17,000 to West Chester University, and $14,500 to Chestnut Hill College. The filing identifies these awards as individual student scholarship grants.
The website lists annual scholarship amounts of $6,000 for the first year, $7,000 for the second, $8,500 for the third, and $10,000 for the final year, for a maximum of $31,500 under the policy stated as of April 19, 2023. Scholarships are paid to the college or university, not to the student. Students must attend full-time, remain in good standing, and submit timely grade reports.
Applicants submit an application form, counselor evaluation, high school transcript showing cumulative GPA, SAT or ACT report, and FAFSA Submission Summary. Applications are reviewed and scored; selected applicants are interviewed by the committee. The foundation’s filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez as trustee, along with Sherman Lee Hopkins Jr., Captain Frank E. Falcone USN, Thomas H. Watkins Jr., Jason M. Budd, and Captain Paul J. Branson USN as committee members.
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez
Archbishop of Phila & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Captain Paul J. Branson Usn
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason M. Budd
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherman Lee Hopkins Jr.
Committee Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Watkins Jr.
Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Professor James H. Kelch Jr. (2020–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Theodore A. McKee (2020–2021) — Committee Member
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 Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899
How much does Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 give each year?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 gave $370K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $374K across 32 grants.
What is Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's typical grant size?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,935, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 that year got $8K on average.
Where does Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 give grants?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Individual Student Scholarship Grants" (25 grants) and "Individual Student Scholarship Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's largest grantees?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania State University ($77,000), Holy Family University ($26,000) and Temple University ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($8,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (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 Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899 fund?
The fund’s website says the scholarship program grew from the charitable purposes in John McKee’s will, which originally called for establishing a college with an emphasis on nautical training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899?
Apply through the McKee Scholars application process and submit the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's EIN?
Tuw John McKee Dtd 1281899's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7675490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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