Keller Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1582385 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT H KELLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 448 W WASHINGTON AVE, MADISON WI 537032729 |
| Phone | 6082556787 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation | Beaver Dam, WI | New reading room with fireplace at library | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin | Delevan, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Beaver Dam Family Center Ice Arena | Beaver Dam, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Church Health Services | Beaver Dam, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Horizon High School | Madison, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Pave | Beaver Dam, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services | New London, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| St Ambrose Academy | Madison, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Madison, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| World Orphan Fund Inc | Randolph, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Beaver Dam High School Scholarship Fund | Beaver Dam, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam Hockey Association | Beaver Dam, WI | Swan city skaters | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam Hockey Association | Beaver Dam, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Lussier Community Education Center | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison College | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Community Center | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | Support global microfinance initiatives | $5,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Source | Juneau, WI | Program facilities enhancement project | $5,000 |
| To Every Nation | Lake Zurich, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Yahara House | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County | Madison, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Badger Institute | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Glacier's Edge Council | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum | Cable, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Edgewood High School | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Reading Project | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Senior Center | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Norwegian American Genealogical Center | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Masonic Foundation | Dousman, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Children's Museum | Madison, WI | General support | $1,680 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373,680 | 37 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511149349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1582385
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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