Keefe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keefe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $964,924 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $35,001 and the largest $100,000. 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$964,924
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$35,001
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $978,088 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $907,798 | 24 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $978,088 | 21 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $964,924 | 23 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Keefe 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 Keefe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California. It also paid $35,001 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $220,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $90,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $83,423 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $55,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defenders of Wildlife | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $100,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $90,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Youth Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $83,423 |
| Boston Latin Sch Assn | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $75,000 |
| Refugee Community Partnership | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $75,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $70,000 |
| California Trout | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $50,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $50,000 |
| Wheaton College | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $45,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $45,000 |
| World Parrot Trust USA Inc | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $40,000 |
| Macaw Recovery Network | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $35,001 |
| Lafayette College | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $35,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $30,000 |
| Hudson School | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| Strong City | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $24,000 |
| Children's Benefit Fund | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $15,000 |
| Food Bank Network of Somerset County | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $15,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Heart Works | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Patrol Base Abbate | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $7,500 |
| Redux Contemporary Art Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anita Keefe
- Kellie Ryan
- Kathleen K Raffel
- Corey Raffel
- Chris Ryan
- Colin Raffel
- Forrest Raffel
- Coleen Ashton Keefe
- Heather Phillips
- Deanna Duvall
- Joanna Percher
- Peter Phillips
- Cabell Rosanelli
- Carol Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Keefe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keefe Family Foundation give?
$964,924 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $35,001.
Who runs Keefe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anita Keefe (President/Director), Kellie Ryan (Vice President/Director), Kathleen K Raffel (Director) and Corey Raffel (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Keefe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.