Keith V Kiernan Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Bern, North Carolina · EIN 26-0856008 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$960K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$21.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $95,000.
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
100% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MI | Early childhood development project | $105,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | Education finance tablets | $105,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Nutrition programs | $95,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Emergency response sudan & global fund food crisis | $95,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Keith V. kiernan scholarship fund | $80,000 |
| Grameen Foundation | Washington, DC | Women financial inclusion project in west nile region (uganda) | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Microbuild fund 2 | $75,000 |
| Waterorg | Kansas City, MO | Expanding wate and sanitation access project in peru | $75,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | Englewood, NJ | General & unrestricted | $55,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Girl-Up program in africa | $50,000 |
| The Malala Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Bail Project | Pasadena, CA | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Children's emergency fund and hurricane relief efforts | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sanergy | Atlanta, GA | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $960,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $785,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0856008
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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