Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $62K.
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family at a glance
In short: Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family gave $149K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,238
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,746
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $59,695
- Total assets
- $1,592,740
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ripon College ($60K). Together the top 3 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2020) to $159K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ripon College Ripon, WI | General Support | $59,695 |
| University of Pennsylvania Wharton Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $59,695 |
| Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranches Live Oak, FL | General Support | $29,848 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,592,740 | $69,452 | $196,740 | $149,238 | 3 | $188,847 | $62,322 | $153,189 |
| 2024 | $1,719,165 | $72,601 | $204,811 | $158,640 | 3 | $197,042 | $64,932 | $145,059 |
| 2023 | $1,852,259 | $62,124 | $181,191 | $137,500 | 3 | $172,537 | $54,877 | $130,511 |
| 2022 | $1,971,324 | $86,530 | $185,178 | $137,500 | 3 | $174,685 | $78,615 | $133,124 |
| 2021 | $2,069,972 | $126,424 | $185,421 | $137,500 | 3 | $176,119 | $117,992 | $152,412 |
| 2020 | $2,128,964 | $76,300 | $173,405 | $131,000 | 3 | — | $68,737 | $127,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Robert Strom Keeley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $11K (2025)
William D. Patterson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Northern Trust Company (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family
How much does Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family give each year?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family gave $149K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 3 grants.
What is Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's typical grant size?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's median grant in 2025 was $59,695, and its average grant was $49,746, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family give grants?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's top state is Wisconsin, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (40%) and Florida (20%).
Does Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's EIN?
Virginia S and Robert G Keeley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4918167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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