Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,950 | 1 | $20,047 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 2 | $43,871 |
| 2025 | $30,500 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $15,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Ward Television Network | General operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Perpetua School | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Perpetua Catholic Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Youth Homes | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Maria Church | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis O'Keefe
- Karen O'Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation give?
$30,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis O'Keefe (President) and Karen O'Keefe (Treasurer/Se).
What does Dennis & Karen O'Keefe Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.