Keller Foundation
EIN 382331693Total Given 2021–2024
$1.0M
85 grants · $260K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
39%
supporter · 24/61 multi-year
repeat
$9.3M
Assets (2024)
61
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ZELENE WILKINS
Phone
(312) 630-6000
Deadlines
MAY 15
How to Apply
WEBSITE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION ZELENE@KELLERFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
CORE CITY GRAND RAPIDS MI
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $313K | $9.9M | $365K | 1 |
| 2023 | $348K | $8.8M | $445K | 41 |
| 2024 | $377K | $9.3M | $249K | 43 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 85 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$313K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KL
Kathleen Muir Laidlaw
3+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
AK
Andrew Keller
2 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DM
David F Muir
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christina Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
WM
Wesley Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
LM
Lorissa K Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
LW
Lars Whitman
3+ yrs
Trustee
SW
Susan Tk Whitman
2 yrs
Trustee
EM
Elizabeth M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
LM
Leah Ann Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
CM
Catherine L Muir
2 yrs
Trustee
WM
William M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
KK
Katherine Connover Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
FK
Frederick P Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Paul Macallister
2 yrs
Junior Trust
SM
Sara Muir
2 yrs
Junior Trust
RM
Rachel Muir
2 yrs
Junior Trust
JM
Jim Muir
4+ yrs
Junior Trust
ZW
Zelene Wilkins
3+ yrs
Executive Di
KL
Kathleen Muir Laidlaw
3+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
AK
Andrew Keller
2 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DM
David F Muir
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CK
Christina Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
FK
Frederick P Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
KK
Katherine Connover Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
WM
William M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
CM
Catherine L Muir
2 yrs
Trustee
LM
Leah Ann Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
EM
Elizabeth M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
SW
Susan Tk Whitman
2 yrs
Trustee
LW
Lars Whitman
3+ yrs
Trustee
LM
Lorissa K Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
WM
Wesley Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
ZW
Zelene Wilkins
3+ yrs
Executive Di
JM
Jim Muir
4+ yrs
Junior Trust
RM
Rachel Muir
2 yrs
Junior Trust
SM
Sara Muir
2 yrs
Junior Trust
PM
Paul Macallister
2 yrs
Junior Trust
KL
Kathleen Muir Laidlaw
3+ yrs
Chairperson
Leadership
AK
Andrew J Keller
Vice Chair
Leadership
ZW
Zelene Wilkins
3+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DM
David F Muir
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jim Muir
4+ yrs
Jr. Trustee
KK
Katherine Connover Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
RM
Rachael Muir
Junior Trustee
FK
Frederick P Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
WM
William M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
CK
Christina Keller
3+ yrs
Trustee
LW
Lars Whitman
3+ yrs
Trustee
SW
Susan T K Whitman
Trustee
EM
Elizabeth M Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
CM
Catherine Muir
Trustee
LM
Leah Ann Muir
3+ yrs
Trustee
WM
Wesley Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
LM
Lorissa K Macallister
3+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (85 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Chicago, IL | $313,219 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2024 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | $35,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Stem Greenhouse | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Clark Retirement Community | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | CULTURAL GRANT | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT | 2023 |
| Clark Foundation | Lansing, MI | $29,000 | HUMAN SERVICES AND CULTURAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| First United Methodist Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $21,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2024 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2023 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapid | Grand Rapids, MI | $18,500 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2023 |
| Sld Read | Grand Rapids, MI | $17,000 | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Baxter Commuity Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2024 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony - Mlk | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | CULTURAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT | 2023 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collab | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2023 |
| The Stem Greenhouse | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2023 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $11,000 | HUMAN SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS GRANT | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foun | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | EDUCATION GRANT | 2024 |
| Kent School Services Network | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2024 |
| Young Money Finances | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | EDUACTIONAL GRANT | 2024 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 | HUMAN SERVICES GRANT | 2023 |