Joseph and Nancy Keithley Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1926208 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$158K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Charitable purpose | $47,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,500 |
| Musical Arts Associations Aka Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Land Studio | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Garden | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Parma, OH | Charitable purpose | $2,613 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Kirtland, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lake | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Cleveland Restoration Society | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Judson Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,863 | 21 |
| 2023 | $150,618 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1926208
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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