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Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications Palm Beach Gardens, Florida · EIN 273269010

Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $392,965 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $338,000 the year before.

70% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,5006$7.8 million
2024$338,00013$8.6 million
2025$392,96527$9.4 million

How to apply

ContactRandell C Doane
2979 Pga Boulevard Suite 201, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone or email(561) 656-0200, rcdoane@doanelaw.com
What to submitA letter or proposal including purpose of the organization, the pupose for which the funds are to be applied and the organizations tax exempt status.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida21$304,965
Indiana1$29,000
Maryland1$29,000
Wisconsin2$20,000
District of Columbia1$5,000
North Carolina1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 27 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Heart Association
West Palm Beach, FL
Support research$90,000
Women's Red Apple Foundation - Hope for the Future Scholarships
West Palm Beach, FL
Offers scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and adult women seeking to re-enter the workforce and advance their education.we prioritize providing scholarships to women who demonstrate financial need and are from low to moderate-income households.$40,000
Aa MDS International Foun
Bethesda, MD
Provides support to families$29,000
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
Educational$29,000
Razom Inc
New York, FL
Dedicated to upholding the principles of the revolution of dignity (maidan) and actively contributing to the establishment of a secure, prosperous, and democratic ukraine.$25,000
Mounts Botanical Gardens
West Palm Beach, FL
Educational$20,000
St Paul of the Cross Parish
N Palm Beach, FL
Religious edcation$20,000
Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope Inc
Tequesta, FL
Provides support and services to loc$10,000
Children's Wisconsin Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
Medical research$10,000
Diocese of Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Religious support$10,000
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Palm Beach, FL
National hidstoric landmark$10,000
Quantum House
West Palm Beach, FL
Provide lodging for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in palm beach county$10,000
Ronald McDonald House
Milwaukee, WI
Health and well being of children$10,000
St Teresa Catholic Church
Titusville, FL
Religious organization$10,000
Palm Beach Round Table
Palm Beach, FL
Presenting interest and diverse programs for members and guests with speakers of palm beach, state of florida.$10,000
Max Planck Florida Foundation
Jupiter, FL
Scientific research org$10,000
The Scripps Research Institution
Jupiter, FL
Private research institute$10,000
Hanley Foundation
West Palm Beach, FL
Substance abuse prevention services$5,000
National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, DC
To administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, plant resources, and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of americans.$5,000
Planned Parenthood of South East and North Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
Medical$5,000
Prom Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
Taking donations by appointment. Seeking new and gently used prom dresses, pant suits, evening clothes, cocktail dresses and more$5,000
Merrie Woods Foundation
Sapphire, NC
Celebrate the spirit of adventure and growth for every girl, offering a nurturing environment that has empowered generations since 1919, where friendships flourish and every moment is an opportunity for discovery and self-expression.$5,000
Sovereign Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller the Commande
Palm Beach, FL
Christian, chivalric, ecumenical and international community of members, who continue more than 1000 years' of tradition helping the sick and the poor of all nationalities, races and creeds.$5,000
The Town of Palm Beach United Way
Palm Beach, FL
Membership renewal$3,965
Raymond F Kravis Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Performing arts$3,000
Ballenisles Charities Foundation
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Local community organization support$2,000
West Palm Beach Library Foundation
West Palm Beach, FL
Public city library$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation give?

$392,965 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca G Doane (Chairman) and Randell C Doane (Treasurer/Secretary).

What does Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.

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