The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dana Point, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$415,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | 10 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 11 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $415,000 | 11 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
The Aram and Margie Keith Family 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 The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $330,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bose Road Ministries | To create and facilitate high-impact learning experiences to promote good citizenship. | $225,000 |
| Saddleback Church | To sponsor church related programs. | $80,000 |
| International Outreach Ministries | To support missionaries around the world by providing assistance and essential resources. | $25,000 |
| The Institute for Discipleship Training | To provide resources for christians who desire to thrive in their relationship with jesus christ. | $20,000 |
| Boy With A Ball Ministries | To develop programs for local at-risk youth, family, and communities. | $15,000 |
| Hildegard College | For support of post-secondary educational programs, instruction, and related institutional activities of hildegard college. | $15,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | To help win people to faith in jesus christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others. | $10,000 |
| Frontiers USA | To inspire transformational movements to christ within the least-reached muslim people groups. | $10,000 |
| Globe International Ministries Inc | To support missionaries of charity and related programs. | $5,000 |
| Mission of Christ Network | To provide assistance and resources to support mcn's operations and mission related programs. | $5,000 |
| The Garuna Foundation | To help bring the compassion of jesus christ to the multitudes of those in thailand, cambodia and surrounding countries. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aram H Keith
- Kimberly Dawn Kihm
- Erica Joy Norton
- Margie R Keith
- Ryan Derrick Keith
Questions people ask
Does The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation give?
$415,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aram H Keith (President), Kimberly Dawn Kihm (Vice President), Erica Joy Norton (Vice President) and Margie R Keith (Secretary and Cfo) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Aram and Margie Keith Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.