Keeley Cares Inc
Preselected recipients only
Keeley Cares Inc is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $635,142 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$635,142
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $785,671 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $785,671 | 56 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $635,142 | 49 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Keeley Cares Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Keeley Cares Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 40 | $609,836 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,776 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,205 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | General contribution | $100,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Urban League | General contribution | $67,828 |
| Pedal the Cause | General contribution | $66,550 |
| Good Shepard Family Services | General contribution | $37,190 |
| St Patrick Center | General contribution | $27,627 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General contribution | $26,757 |
| Junior Achievement | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals | General contribution | $20,500 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation | General contribution | $14,638 |
| Rebuilding Together | General contribution | $12,858 |
| Animal Protective Association of Missouri | General contribution | $10,342 |
| Autism Speaks | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| United Way Greater St Louis | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | General contribution | $8,668 |
| Room at the Inn | General contribution | $7,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | General contribution | $6,675 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis | General contribution | $5,500 |
| Maryville University | General contribution | $5,500 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | General contribution | $5,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Og Cares Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Regional Business Council | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Youth Family Center | General contribution | $4,880 |
| Ted's Place | General contribution | $4,000 |
| All Other Small Amounts and in Kind | General contribution | $3,751 |
| Girls on the Run | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Gene Slay Girls and Boys | General contribution | $2,591 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Greater St Louis | General contribution | $2,588 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Bsa | General contribution | $2,500 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | Gnenerl contribution | $2,500 |
| Griffin Center | General contribution | $1,776 |
| Chad's Coalition | General contribution | $1,250 |
| Network for Good - LGBTQ Resource Network | General contribution | $1,250 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General contribution | $1,205 |
| 5P-SOCIETY | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Sly
- Julie James Keeley
- Stacey Kamps
- Lawrence P Keeley
- Chad Johnson
- Tom Birkemeier
- Mike Rupinski
Questions people ask
Does Keeley Cares Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keeley Cares Inc give?
$635,142 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Keeley Cares Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Sly (President), Julie James Keeley (Vice President), Stacey Kamps (Treasurer) and Lawrence P Keeley (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Keeley Cares Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.