Keown Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBryan, Texas · EIN 74-2668057 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$298K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,500.
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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes County Fair Assoc | Anderson, TX | Humane education | $99,668 |
| Zion United Methodist Church | Iola, TX | For fellowships | $29,500 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarship | $26,500 |
| Iola Missionary Baptist Church | Iola, TX | For fellowships | $17,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Blinn College | Bryan, TX | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Bedias Baptist Church | Bedias, TX | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | North Zulch, TX | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Cross Baptist Church | North Zulch, TX | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Enon First Baptist Missionary Church | Iola, TX | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church | Iola, TX | Fellowship | $7,500 |
| First Christian Church | Orange, TX | For fellowships | $7,500 |
| Disciples Only Bible Church | Fort Worth, TX | For fellowships | $7,500 |
| Bedias United Methodist Church | Bedias, TX | Fellowship | $6,000 |
| Hospice Bravos Valley | Bryan, TX | Hospice | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Se Texas | Beaumont, TX | Humane education | $5,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Prairie View, TX | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Iola Ffa Future Farmers of America | Iola, TX | Education | $3,000 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Grimes County Senior Center | Anderson, TX | Sunshine center-meals | $3,000 |
| Long Island University | Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $250 |
| American Legion Post 146 | Iola, TX | Grant | $0 |
| American Music & Dramatic Arts | New York, NY | Scholarship | $0 |
| Concordia University | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Galveston College | Galveston, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Iola Band Boosters | Iola, TX | Education | $0 |
| Iola Church of Christ | Iola, TX | Fellowship | $0 |
| Iola Independent School District | Iola, TX | Education | $0 |
| John Jay College | New York, NY | Scholarship | $0 |
| Letourneau University | Longview, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Stafford, TX | Grant | $0 |
| Navasota Chapter Texas Ffa | Navasota, TX | Grant | $0 |
| Navasota Isd Agriculture Department | Navasota, TX | Grant | $0 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumot, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Ponoma College | Clarewmont, CA | Scholarship | $0 |
| Southwestern Christian University | Bethany, OK | Scholarship | $0 |
| Sul Ross State University | Alpine, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Summit University | Clarks Summit, PA | Scholarship | $0 |
| Texas Lutheran University | Seguin, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Renew Point Church | Iola, TX | Fellowship | $0 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| Tulsa Welding School | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $0 |
| University of Arkansas Monticello | Monticello, AR | Scholarship | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,918 | 64 |
| 2023 | $253,018 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101145
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2668057
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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