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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 39-1683437

J J Keller Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Neenah, WI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 150 grants and $5.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $5,546,520

    Grants listed
    150
    Assets, end of year
    $71,007,592

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,171,929

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $64,207,477

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,023,547

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $62,014,971

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,963,592

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $62,844,941

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,571,457

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $65,463,424

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,665,270

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $61,805,780

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,125,165

    Grants listed
    145
    Assets, end of year
    $60,861,138

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,747,685

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $62,797,292

Grants paid in 2025

150 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Basic Needs Giving PartnershipGreen Bay, WI

    Grantmaking match

    $600,000
  2. Feeding America Eastern WisconsinAppleton, WI

    Food account program; giving week; jjka holiday food event; matching gifts; unrestricted operating

    $306,643
  3. Mooring Programs IncorporatedAppleton, WI

    Apricity expansion

    $300,000
  4. Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs IncAppleton, WI

    40 for 40 match; 35 anniversary grant; apts renovation project; operational; unrestricted

    $247,260
  5. Big Brothersbig Sisters of East Central WiNeenah, WI

    Youth mentoring program, challenge match; giving week; innovation grant

    $196,700
  6. PillarsAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted operating support; matching gifts program

    $180,750
  7. Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for HumanityMenasha, WI

    New home build; rock the block; giving week; matching gifts program

    $170,901
  8. Boys & Girls Clubs of OshkoshOshkosh, WI

    Operational funding, final phase club expansion

    $160,000
  9. Catalpa Foundation IncAppleton, WI

    Fund the mission at pop; matching; giving week, unrestricted

    $152,078
  10. Oshkosh Area United WayOshkosh, WI

    Winnebago county emergency assistance collaborative; milestone grant

    $148,750
  11. Tri-County Community Dental ClinicAppleton, WI

    Robert glass focus on the children program

    $130,000
  12. Habitat for Humanity OshkoshOshkosh, WI

    New home build & rock the block programs

    $110,000
  13. Children's Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Innovation grant: transforming pediatric mental health

    $100,000
  14. Mooring Programs IncorporatedAppleton, WI

    Capital campaign -rooted in recovery, growing in hope; outdoor meditation garden; operational

    $93,750
  15. Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services IncOshkosh, WI

    35 year anniversary grant; operating support

    $85,400
  16. Day by Day Warming ShelterOshkosh, WI

    Operational funding

    $80,000
  17. Casa Brown CountyGreen Bay, WI

    Transition aged youth & fostering futures programs; unrestricted

    $78,000
  18. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox ValleyAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $75,000
  19. Rawhide Youth ServicesNew London, WI

    Equine therapy & school based counseling programs

    $75,000
  20. St Mary Catholic SchoolsNeenah, WI

    Football program; unrestricted

    $72,500
  21. Community Clothes Closet IncMenasha, WI

    Winter weather clothing project; operational

    $70,000
  22. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes RegionGreen Bay, WI

    Unrestricted operating support; challenge match

    $65,000
  23. Casa of the Fox CitiesAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $65,000
  24. Oshkosh Area Community PantryOshkosh, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $65,000
  25. Rebuilding Together Fox ValleyNeenah, WI

    Home repairs & modifications; unrestricted support

    $65,000
  26. Samaritan Counsling Center of Fox ValleyMenasha, WI

    Wellness screening; operational

    $65,000
  27. NAMI Fox ValleyAppleton, WI

    Mental health support educ outreach programs; namiwalks

    $62,000
  28. Fox Valley Literacy CoalitionAppleton, WI

    Operaing support

    $60,000
  29. Partnership Community Health CenterAppleton, WI

    Medical, dental & behavioral health sliding scale support; unrestriced

    $52,000
  30. St Joseph Food ProgramMenasha, WI

    Backpack food assistance & matching gifts programs

    $50,500
  31. Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOshkosh, WI

    Innovation grant: oshkosh area women's fund; matching gifts

    $50,100
  32. Foundations Health & WholenessGreen Bay, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $50,000
  33. Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great LakesAppleton, WI

    Reaching out program

    $50,000
  34. House of HopeGreen Bay, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $50,000
  35. Solutions RecoveryOshkosh, WI

    Peer repsonse team & star program

    $50,000
  36. Thedacare IncNeenah, WI

    Innovative grant request for the community-led model to transform youth mental health

    $50,000
  37. Emergency Assistance FoundationWest Palm BCH, FL

    J j keller kares fund; giving week

    $47,420
  38. Trust for Youth & Child Leadership IntlNew York, NY

    Village innovation and incubation lab; inagi - a visual swot for youth suicide

    $45,000
  39. Winnebago Area Literacy CouncilOshkosh, WI

    Challenge match spellbound for literacy event; unrestricted operating support

    $45,000
  40. Reach Counseling ServicesNeenah, WI

    Challenge grant - utopia; operational

    $40,000
  41. Women's Fund for the Fox Valley RegionAppleton, WI

    Challenge match for women's fund luncheon; girl powered giving; matching gifts

    $38,500
  42. Chrysalis IncMadison, WI

    Community living room

    $35,000
  43. Golden HouseGreen Bay, WI

    35 year anniversary grant

    $35,000
  44. Phillip Reed Group IncorporatedAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted support

    $33,500
  45. Family Services of Ne WisconsinGreen Bay, WI

    Matching gifts program; parent connection program

    $30,350
  46. Building for KidsAppleton, WI

    Access for all scholarship program

    $30,000
  47. 1000 Generations IncElkhorn, WI

    Safe families for children ne wi - unrestricted operating support

    $28,000
  48. Empowered TutoringAppleton, WI

    Literacy program support; unrestricted

    $28,000
  49. St Mary Catholic Schools Foundation IncNeenah, WI

    Dance team; level up coaching program

    $27,000
  50. Headsup Fox Cities CorpNeenah, WI

    Community center bathroom remodel, housing units flooring, outdoor rec space

    $26,000
  51. Catalpa Health IncAppleton, WI

    Pop!

    $25,000
  52. Community Benefit TreeKaukauna, WI

    Family support program

    $25,000
  53. Fox Valley Veterans CouncilAppleton, WI

    Emergency assistance & operation oral care

    $25,000
  54. Jake's Diaper'sAppleton, WI

    Basic needs - diaper bank program support

    $25,000
  55. St Vincent de Paul Council of Neenah-MenashaNeenah, WI

    Food purchasing for pantry

    $25,000
  56. US 2 Behavioral HealthAppleton, WI

    Operational support

    $25,000
  57. Valley Packaging IndustriesAppleton, WI

    Outreach center

    $25,000
  58. VidaAppleton, WI

    Trinity house maternity shelter

    $25,000
  59. Wisconsin Independent Christian SchoolsAppleton, WI

    2025 staff christmas gifts

    $25,000
  60. World Relief Fox ValleyAppleton, WI

    Refugee resettlement program

    $25,000
  61. Friendship PlaceNeenah, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $20,000
  62. Howe Community Resource CenterGreen Bay, WI

    Howe elementary mental health program

    $20,000
  63. Impact WisconsinWaupaca, WI

    We heart you app 2.0

    $20,000
  64. Mission of Hope House of WisconsinNew London, WI

    Operational

    $20,000
  65. Big Brothersbig Sisters of Northeastern WiGreen Bay, WI

    Youth mentoring

    $17,500
  66. Knicker Nordic Ski Club IncWausau, WI

    Olympian paul schommer

    $17,500
  67. Our Daily Bread Ministries TrustGrand Rapids, MI

    Publishing expenses; joshua 1:8 project

    $17,000
  68. Christ the Rock Community ChurchMenasha, WI

    Winter retreat; 2 rental vans; 25 wed night food, 100 niv study bibles, 2 ipads

    $15,500
  69. Casa EsterOmro, WI

    Basic needs program support; challenge match

    $15,000
  70. Community for Hope of Greater OshkoshOshkosh, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $15,000
  71. Foundations for LivingWaupaca, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $15,000
  72. Gathering PlaceGreen Bay, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $15,000
  73. Headsup Fox Cities CorpNeenah, WI

    Headsup programming

    $15,000
  74. Loaves and Fishes of the Fox ValleyAppleton, WI

    Operational

    $15,000
  75. Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI

    College of health sciences

    $15,000
  76. Rehabilitation HouseNeenah, WI

    Bletzinger house operational support

    $14,000
  77. United Way Fox CitiesMenasha, WI

    Giving week in partnership with j. J. Keller & associates

    $12,919
  78. Alternative Center for EducationAppleton, WI

    Tuition assistance program support

    $10,000
  79. American National Red CrossGreen Bay, WI

    Recovery services

    $10,000
  80. Appleton Community Evang Free ChurchAppleton, WI

    Basic needs remembrance fund

    $10,000
  81. Community Early Learning Center of the Fox ValleyAppleton, WI

    The kindness project

    $10,000
  82. Feed the Body Feed the SoulOshkosh, WI

    Bulk packaging of food staples for food pantries

    $10,000
  83. Fox Valley Memory ProjectMenasha, WI

    Challenge grant

    $10,000
  84. Hope Clinic and Care CenterMenasha, WI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  85. Laundry Love with Helping HandsGreen Bay, WI

    Laundry program

    $10,000
  86. LeavenMenasha, WI

    Challenge match - annual fundraiser

    $10,000
  87. No Woman No Girl InitiativeRaleigh, NC

    Challenge grant for emergency funding

    $10,000
  88. Share the Dream IncCombined LCKS, WI

    Share the dream of christmas

    $10,000
  89. St Vincent de Paul Society of AppletonAppleton, WI

    Home visit program

    $10,000
  90. Turning Point USA IncIndianapolis, IN

    On campus tours & mission

    $10,000
  91. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    Unrestricted operating support

    $6,250
  92. Nextgen Education FundSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted operating support

    $6,250
  93. Salvation Army Fox CitiesAppleton, WI

    Stamp out hunger

    $6,180
  94. Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FL

    Brygger account

    $5,000
  95. Fishing for the HeartButler, WI

    New boat payments & fishing expenses

    $5,000
  96. Foster the Village IncGreen Bay, WI

    Basic needs program support

    $5,000
  97. Fox Cities Victim Crisis ResponseAppleton, WI

    Victim assistance fund

    $5,000
  98. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Women's leadership program

    $5,000
  99. Learn 2 Fish with USOshkosh, WI

    Youth fishing clinics

    $5,000
  100. Mandolin FoundationGreen Bay, WI

    Amanda's house - program support

    $5,000
  101. Neenah Menasha Emergency SocietyNeenah, WI

    Back to school fair

    $5,000
  102. Town of Grand ChuteAppleton, WI

    Grand chute fire department - paramedics program

    $5,000
  103. Wise Women Gathering PlaceGreen Bay, WI

    Challenge grant

    $5,000
  104. Best Year Yet FoundationAustin, TX

    Trainings: effective edge/one note/teams

    $3,410
  105. Dyslexia Reading ConnectionAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted operating

    $3,000
  106. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern WiWauwatosa, WI

    Founders excellence award 2025

    $3,000
  107. Soar Fox CitiesAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted operating

    $3,000
  108. Wisconsin Right to Life Education FundMilwaukee, WI

    Unrestricted operating

    $3,000
  109. Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionAppleton, WI

    Kiwanis fund golf fore children

    $2,500
  110. Fox Cities Performing Arts CenterAppleton, WI

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  111. Fox Valley Technical College FoundationAppleton, WI

    Even start family literacy program

    $2,500
  112. Gathering Waters IncMadison, WI

    Unrestricted support

    $2,500
  113. Northeast Wisconsin Land TrustAppleton, WI

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  114. Winneconne Community School DistrictWinneconne, WI

    Equestrian team

    $2,000
  115. Oshkosh Area Humane SocietyOshkosh, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,067
  116. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  117. Down Syndrome Association of WisconsinWest Allis, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  118. Ears to YouHinckley, OH

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  119. Kenya WorksAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  120. Make-A-Wish FoundationAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  121. OnrampCollege Sta, TX

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  122. We Want the Land CoalitionPortage, MI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  123. WisconsibsAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $1,000
  124. Stoney Ridge Wildlife RahabOshkosh, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $900
  125. Children's Miracle NetworkSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Matching gifts program

    $735
  126. Green Bay Botanical GardenGreen Bay, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $650
  127. Lighthouse Youth CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $600
  128. Project Concern of Cudahy-St Francis IncCudahy, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $517
  129. Appleton Community Music IncAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $500
  130. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Jjka memorial gift

    $500
  131. American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA

    Matching gifts program

    $450
  132. Boy Scouts of America Bay Lakes CouncilAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $450
  133. YMCA Fox CitiesAppleton, WI

    Matching gift program

    $350
  134. Neenah Wrestling Booster ClubNeenah, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $275
  135. American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VA

    Matching gifts program

    $250
  136. Buffalo String WorksBuffalo, NY

    Matching gifts program

    $250
  137. Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $250
  138. Music That MattersAppleton, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $250
  139. Midwest Horse Welfare FoundationPittsville, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $200
  140. Pan - Massachusetts Challenge TrustNeedham, MA

    Matching gifts program

    $200
  141. Wisconsin Public RadioMadison, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $170
  142. Autism Society of AmericaLittle Chute, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $164
  143. DreamscapeEagleville, TN

    Matching gifts program

    $134
  144. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Matching gifts program

    $125
  145. Recreational Aviation FoundationBozeman, MT

    Matching gifts program

    $104
  146. Door Community Auditorium CorporationFish Creek, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $100
  147. Pony Tales Refuge & RehabColfax, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $65
  148. Community Cupboard IncDenmark, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $53
  149. Snowdrop FoundationWaller, TX

    Matching gifts program

    $50
  150. Wisconsin Nicaragua Partners of the Americas IncStevens Point Wi, WI

    Matching gifts program

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $665,51923% of the total
  2. Human services21 grants $512,92418% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment2 grants $272,26010% of the total
  4. Mental health7 grants $267,0789% of the total
  5. Health11 grants $264,8399% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter3 grants $260,7509% of the total
  7. 13 other causes44 grants $616,96122% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin126 grants $5,384,392
  2. Texas5 grants $52,005
  3. New York3 grants $46,250
  4. Michigan1 grant $17,000
  5. Indiana1 grant $10,000
  6. North Carolina1 grant $10,000
  7. California1 grant $6,250
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $6,250
  9. Virginia2 grants $5,250
  10. Florida1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Marne L Keller-KrikavaDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • James J KellerDIRECTOR/VP/TREASURER/SECY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert L KellerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian J KellerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Monica N StageEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $190,700

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