Keown Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keown Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bryan, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $297,918 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $99,668. 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$297,918
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$99,668
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $253,018 the year before.
10% 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 | $253,018 | 29 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $297,918 | 30 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Keown Charitable 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 Keown Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $290,418 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grimes County Fair Assoc | Humane education | $99,668 |
| Zion United Methodist Church | For fellowships | $29,500 |
| Texas A&m University | Scholarship | $26,500 |
| Iola Missionary Baptist Church | For fellowships | $17,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Blinn College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Bedias Baptist Church | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Cross Baptist Church | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Enon First Baptist Missionary Church | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| First Christian Church | For fellowships | $7,500 |
| Disciples Only Bible Church | For fellowships | $7,500 |
| Bedias United Methodist Church | Fellowship | $6,000 |
| Hospice Bravos Valley | Hospice | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of SE Texas | Humane education | $5,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iola FFA Future Farmers of America | Education | $3,000 |
| Lamar University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Angelo State University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Liberty University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Grimes County Senior Center | Sunshine center-meals | $3,000 |
| Long Island University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Schreiner University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Texas | Scholarship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Prosperity Bank
- Mitchell Koop
- Charles Wendt
- Mary Cole
- Lisa Dreher
Questions people ask
Does Keown Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keown Charitable Foundation give?
$297,918 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Keown Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Prosperity Bank (Trustee), Mitchell Koop (Trustee), Charles Wendt (Trustee) and Mary Cole (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Keown Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and animals.