The Keeter Foundation
Historical FunderLongview, Texas · EIN 20-0476138 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | J PHILLIP KEETER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 457, JUDSON TX 75660 |
| Phone | 9032378126 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT A WRITTEN APPLICATION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS, ENTITY STATUS, AND DATE OF INCEPTION; LIST OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, INCLUDING HOME ADDRESSES OF EACH AND ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF EACH, IF ANY; A COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER WITH REGARD TO THE ENTITY'S EXEMPT STATUS; THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES; TWO YEAR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND COPIES OF ANNUAL RETURNS TO IRS, IF ANY; A STATEMENT OF THE NEED FOR FUNDING, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF THE FUNDING REQUEST; WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND MUNICIPAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| 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
66% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Cemetery Association | Randlett, OK | Perpetual care of cemetery | $200,000 |
| Evergreen Life Services | Haughton, LA | Services to disabled adults | $25,000 |
| Longview Fire Department | Longview, TX | Firefighting equipment | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $606,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0476138
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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