The McKeen Foundation
Accepts applications
The McKeen Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$222,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,000 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 | $69,500 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 10 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $222,000 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kimberly Hill 36455 Corporate Drive M/C 3420, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 984-1370 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations |
What The McKeen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $122,000 |
| New York | 5 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk in the Hills | Support of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Inc | Support of daily operations | $20,000 |
| Province of St Joseph of the Capuchin Order Inc | Support of daily operations | $20,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc | Support of daily operations | $20,000 |
| Electric Frontier Foundation Inc | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Pen America | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Inc | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Oakland Hope | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| The Village Club Foundation | Support of daily operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank NA
- Alexander McKeen
- Evelyn McKeen
Questions people ask
Does The McKeen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McKeen Foundation give?
$222,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The McKeen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee), Alexander McKeen (Advisory Committee) and Evelyn McKeen (Advisory Committee).
What does The McKeen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and disability.