The O'Keefe Foundation
Accepts applications
The O'Keefe Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $175,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 1 | $913,348 |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey O'Keefe 611 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (228) 872-2939 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Grant application form and guidelines are available upon request. |
What The O'Keefe Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art | General support | $175,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caleb O'Keefe
- Jeffrey O'Keefe
- Justin O'Keefe
- Mercedes O'Keefe Huvall
- Kathryn O'Keefe Kaye
- Toiresa Tess Lawrence
- John Michael O'Keefe
- Cecilia O'Keefe Neustrom
- Joseph O'Keefe
- Virginia O'Keefe
- Mary O'Keefe Snell
- Susan O'Keefe Snyder
- Maureen O'Keefe Ward
Questions people ask
Does The O'Keefe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant application form and guidelines are available upon request..
How much does The O'Keefe Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs The O'Keefe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caleb O'Keefe (President/Treasurer), Jeffrey O'Keefe (Vice-President), Justin O'Keefe (Secretary) and Mercedes O'Keefe Huvall (Board Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The O'Keefe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.