Keppy Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keppy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Geneseo, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$381,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $400,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $268,000 | 26 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 24 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $381,000 | 27 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Keppy 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 Keppy Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 27 | $381,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osco Fire Department | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cambridge HS Dist 227 | Scholarship and support | $50,000 |
| Henry County Farm Bureau | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Henry County Pork Producers Association | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Osco Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $20,000 |
| Geneseo Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Colona Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $20,000 |
| Inspire CO J Johnson Director | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $20,000 |
| Atkinson Geneseo Food Pantry | General Support | $15,000 |
| Rock Island County Farm Bureau FD | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ryan and Friends IL Pure Bred Council | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | General support | $10,000 |
| Geneseo Fire Department | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Therapy Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Henry County Beef Association | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Christian Care | General support | $5,000 |
| Backpack Blessings Program | General Support | $5,000 |
| Geneseo Family Family Counseling Se | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Geneseo Park District | General Support | $4,000 |
| Henry County Farm Bureau Fd Ag in C | General Support | $1,000 |
| Henry County 4H Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Baum
- C Richard Baum III
Questions people ask
Does Keppy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keppy Charitable Foundation give?
$381,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Keppy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emily Baum (Trustee) and C Richard Baum III (Trustee).
What does Keppy Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.