The Kean Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kean Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Parsippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $444,566 in 111 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$444,566
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $306,550 the year before.
17% 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 | $286,017 | 107 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $306,550 | 111 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $444,566 | 111 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
The Kean Foundation 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.
What The Kean Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 52 | $170,950 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $103,000 |
| New York | 25 | $90,916 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $25,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $3,200 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brantwood Camp | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Unrestricted | $40,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Unrestricted | $22,666 |
| Eaglevision Productions Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| George Street Playhouse | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Committee on US China Relations | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Njpac | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maplewood Foundation | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NJ Audubon Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Raptor Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Two East Sixty Second Street Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Polaris Project | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Teachers College - Columbia University | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Scan-Harbor Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of Essex | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Jockey Hollow | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gardner Carney Leadership Institute Fountain Valley School of Colorado | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Georgetown University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Group I Acting Company Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Imagine A Center for Coping With Loss | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps Midwest Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Life Camp Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Newark Museum Association | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| NJ Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Kean
- Thomas H Kean Jr
- Reed Kean
- Alexandra Kean-Strong
Questions people ask
Does The Kean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kean Foundation Inc give?
$444,566 in tax year 2025, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kean Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Kean (President/Trustee), Thomas H Kean Jr (Vp/Trustee), Reed Kean (Vp/Trustee) and Alexandra Kean-Strong (Sec'y/Treas/Trustee).
What does The Kean Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and food and hunger.