Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Dix Hills, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $986,997 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,356 and the largest $122,912. 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$986,997
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,356
- Largest grant$122,912
- Assets$0
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
88% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.6 million | 21 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 2 | $0 |
| 2025 | $986,997 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller 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 Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $721,083 |
| Virginia | 4 | $265,914 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Program support | $122,912 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Program support | $117,412 |
| Emergency Food | Program support | $107,412 |
| Emerald Isle | Program support | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Progrgam support | $97,912 |
| Volunteers Legal Services | Program support | $80,545 |
| St Ignasius School | Program Support | $60,000 |
| St Johns Bread and Life | Program support | $50,712 |
| Cristo Rey New York | Program support | $50,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Program support | $37,912 |
| The Front Porch | Program Support | $35,545 |
| Morningside Center | Program support | $35,000 |
| Youth Comm of NY | Program Support | $30,545 |
| The Possibility Project | Program Support | $30,545 |
| The Osborne Association | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Pacem | Program Support | $5,545 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian O'Dwyer
- Susan Ould
- Honie Ann Peacock
Questions people ask
Does Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation give?
$986,997 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,356.
Who runs Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian O'Dwyer (President), Susan Ould (Vice President) and Honie Ann Peacock (Director).
What does Charles Lawrence Keith and Clara Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.