Robert J and Patty L Key Foundation
Historical FunderLeechburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 33-2426679 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATTY L KEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 KEY LANE, LEECHBURG PA 15656 |
| Phone | 7242955111 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ROBERT J. AND PATTY L. KEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION REQUIRES GENERAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS, A 300-500 WORD ESSAY DESCRIBING INTEREST IN EITHER (A) MAJORING IN HISTORY OR POLITICAL SCIENCE, OR (B) ATTENDING A TRADE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL (AS APPLICABLE). THE ESSAY SHOULD DISCUSS ANY ACADEMIC OR NON-ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OR EXPERIENCES THAT MAKE ONE UNIQUELY WORTHY OF SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION. TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM NON-FAMILY MEMBERS (AT LEAST ONE (1) TEACHER) ADDRESSING ONE'S ACADEMIC ABILITY AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ARE ALSO REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS WILL BE RESTICTED TO THOSE WHO HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL GPA OF AT LEAST 3.0 OR EQUIVALENT. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN WHO IS OR WILL BECOME A GRADUATE OF KISKI AREA HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOOL LOCATION MUST BE: ATTENDANCE AT QUALIFIED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. |
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
28% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daughters of the American Revolution (Dar) | Washington, DC | Development | $100,000 |
| Massy Harbison Fort Hand Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution | Leechburg, PA | Restoration of the massy harbison cabin in new kensington, pa | $50,000 |
| Msoa | Meadowlands, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| The River-A Community Church | Lower Burrell, PA | Community church | $20,000 |
| The Dennis Farm Charitable Land Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Development | $15,000 |
| United States Harness Writer's Association (Ushwa) | Plymouth, MA | Writer support | $10,000 |
| Massy Harbison Fort Hand Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution | Leechburg, PA | Reconstruction of harbison house | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $221,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641079349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-2426679
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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