Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $157,863 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $47,500. 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$157,863
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,618 the year before.
5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,618 | 21 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $157,863 | 21 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Nancy Keithley 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 Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $100,363 |
| New York | 4 | $50,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Charitable purpose | $47,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Charitable purpose | $30,500 |
| Musical Arts Associations Aka Cleveland Orchestra | Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Land Studio | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Garden | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Charitable purpose | $2,613 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lake | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Cleveland Restoration Society | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Judson Foundation | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ideastream | Charitable purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Keithley
- Nancy F Keithley
- Bradley E Turner
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation give?
$157,863 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph P Keithley (President/Trustee), Nancy F Keithley (Secretary/Treasurer/Truste) and Bradley E Turner (Assistant Secretary).
What does Joseph & Nancy Keithley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.