Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Robert J. Keown Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: KEOWN ROBERT J TUW
Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Robert J. Keown Trust, established in 1934, provides financial assistance to needy Christians through grants to charitable organizations. Managed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., the trust focuses on supporting organizations that benefit residents of Los Angeles County. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt. Preference is given to requests aiding needy Christians and elderly women. The trust awards an average of four grants per year, fostering community support and outreach.

Overview

The Robert J. Keown Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Robert J. Keown in 1934. Mr. Keown was a resident of Pasadena, California. To give financial aid and assistance to needy Christians through grants to charitable, benevolent, and religious organizations. The Robert J. Keown Trust awards grants to charitable, benevolent, and religious organizations, other than organized churches, that are deserving and in need of support. The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that operate in and benefit residents of Los Angeles County, California. The average number of grants awarded per year is 4.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The foundation normally does not fund requests for:Individual recipientsOrganized churches

What Keown Robert J Tuw actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
5
Total given
$60K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$10K–$20K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Long Beach, CA; Orange, CA; Valencia, CA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • St Jeanne De Lestonnac Free Clinic · Orange, CA

    General operating

    $20K

  • Christian Outreach Appeal · Long Beach, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • Finally Family Homes · Valencia, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • Community Outpost Services · Long Beach, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • St Francis Center · Los Angeles, CA

    General operating

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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