Key Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Key Foundation is a private foundation in Wellsville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,210 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$321,210
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $302,573 the year before.
17% 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 | $302,573 | 52 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $321,210 | 53 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Key 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 Key Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $134,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $75,550 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $33,360 |
| California | 5 | $23,150 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $18,100 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,100 |
| Illinois | 4 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Physicians for human rights | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Propublica | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Unrestriced | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raices | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Anera | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| 350 Org | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carbon 180 | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carter Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Givedirectly | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Givewell | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Health Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Idinsight | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Bit salem | $5,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Equip for Equality | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pennfuture | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Market Square Concerts | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hyde Park & Kenwood Interfaith Council | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hyde Park Refugee Project | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| FJC A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Etz hayyim | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Margolis
- Joelle Margolis
Questions people ask
Does Key Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Key Foundation give?
$321,210 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Key Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Margolis (President) and Joelle Margolis (Secretary).
What does Key Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and faith communities.