Keough Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keough Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$320,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $321,593 the year before.
26% 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 | $313,811 | 23 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $321,593 | 22 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 21 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Keough 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 Keough Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $52,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $51,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $47,600 |
| Colorado | 3 | $37,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $17,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asm International | Materials education foundation | $60,000 |
| Foundry Educational Foundation | Resources to metalcasting programs | $50,000 |
| 826 National | General fund | $20,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited - Discovery BND | General fund | $17,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General fund | $17,500 |
| Girl Scouts of the USA | General fund | $17,500 |
| Semper Fi Fund | General fund | $17,500 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Helping homeless and high-risk girls | $15,000 |
| Build Change | Help earthquake victims | $15,000 |
| Shop Rat Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Treehouse | Outreach program to foster kids | $15,000 |
| US Space & Rocket Center Found | General fund | $15,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | General fund | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan | Architecture student support fund | $7,500 |
| University of Michigan | Architecture travel scholarship fund | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship to colorado mesa university | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart | General fund | $5,000 |
| WBFH Radio | General fund | $2,600 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program | General fund | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Keough
- Nancy E Keough
- Joshua R Keough
- Ian M Keough
- Lane A Brown
Questions people ask
Does Keough Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keough Family Foundation give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Keough Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Keough (President), Nancy E Keough (Secretery/Treasurer), Joshua R Keough (Trustee) and Ian M Keough (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Keough Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.