Keller Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Keller Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $373,680 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$373,680
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$702,279
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $61,000 the year before.
72% 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 | $61,000 | 10 | $902,083 |
| 2024 | $373,680 | 37 | $702,279 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert H Keller 448 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703-2729 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 255-6787 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit a letter request that states the background of the charity, including its charitable purpose, and the clients it serves. |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
What Keller Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 31 | $349,680 |
| Illinois | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation | New reading room with fireplace at library | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin | General support | $10,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center | General support | $8,000 |
| Beaver Dam Family Center Ice Arena | General support | $8,000 |
| Church Health Services | General support | $8,000 |
| Horizon High School | General support | $8,000 |
| Pave | General support | $8,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services | General support | $8,000 |
| St Ambrose Academy | General support | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $8,000 |
| World Orphan Fund Inc | General support | $8,000 |
| Beaver Dam High School Scholarship Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam Hockey Association | Swan city skaters | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam Hockey Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $5,000 |
| Lussier Community Education Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison College | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Opportunity International | Support global microfinance initiatives | $5,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Source | Program facilities enhancement project | $5,000 |
| To Every Nation | General support | $5,000 |
| Yahara House | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County | General support | $3,000 |
| Badger Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Glacier's Edge Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General support | $2,000 |
| Edchoice | General support | $2,000 |
| Edgewood High School | General support | $2,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Reading Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Senior Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Norwegian American Genealogical Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Children's Museum | General support | $1,680 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Keller
Questions people ask
Does Keller Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Keller Family Charitable Trust give?
$373,680 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Keller Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Keller (Trustee).
What does Keller Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.