Keith V Kiernan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keith V Kiernan Foundation is a private foundation in New Bern, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $960,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$960,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $785,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $785,000 | 12 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 15 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Keith V Kiernan 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 Keith V Kiernan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $155,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $105,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $95,000 |
| New York | 1 | $95,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $80,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Early childhood development project | $105,000 |
| Opportunity International | Education finance tablets | $105,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Nutrition programs | $95,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Emergency response sudan & global fund food crisis | $95,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Keith v. Kiernan scholarship fund | $80,000 |
| Grameen Foundation | Women financial inclusion project in west nile region (uganda) | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Microbuild fund 2 | $75,000 |
| Waterorg | Expanding wate and sanitation access project in peru | $75,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | General & unrestricted | $55,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | Girl-up program in africa | $50,000 |
| The Malala Fund | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Bail Project | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Save the Children | Children's emergency fund and hurricane relief efforts | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sanergy | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Marie Owsley
Questions people ask
Does Keith V Kiernan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keith V Kiernan Foundation give?
$960,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Keith V Kiernan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Marie Owsley (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Keith V Kiernan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and education.