The Keeter Foundation
Accepts applications
The Keeter Foundation is a private foundation in Longview, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$227,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3,472
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $606,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $606,000 | 10 | $273,018 |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 3 | $3,472 |
How to apply
| Contact | J Phillip Keeter PO Box 457, Judson, TX 75660 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (903) 237-8126 |
| What to submit | Submit a written application, including the following information: name, address, entity status, and date of inception; list of officers and directors, including home addresses of each and annual compensation of each, if any; a copy of the IRS determination letter with regard to the entity's exempt status; the organization's mission statement and brief statement of activities; two year's financial statements and copies of annual returns to IRS, if any; a statement of the need for funding, including the amount and purpose of the funding request; written confirmation that the organization is organized and operated in compliance with applicable federal, state and municipal anti-discrimination laws and regulations. |
What The Keeter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | $200,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Cemetery Association | Perpetual care of cemetery | $200,000 |
| Evergreen Life Services | Services to disabled adults | $25,000 |
| Longview Fire Department | Firefighting equipment | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Keeter Terry
- Kurt Waller Keeter
- Michael Keith Keeter
- Karen J Grace
- J Phillip Keeter
Questions people ask
Does The Keeter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Keeter Foundation give?
$227,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Keeter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carrie Keeter Terry (President), Kurt Waller Keeter (Director), Michael Keith Keeter (V-P, Secreta) and Karen J Grace (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Keeter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and community development.