The Leroy E Kean Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 01-0851933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$545K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wistar Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $150,000 |
| Emily's Entourage | Merion Station, PA | To help find a cure for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis | $70,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | To provide the fastest response to medical emergencies across israel | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $40,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To provide high quality physical and cognitive rehabilitation services | $35,000 |
| America Gives Inc - Israel Children Fd | New York, NY | To inform the general public and raise awareness and support for charitable organizations | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | To raise awareness and philanthropic support for sheba medical center's compassionate clinical care, cutting edge research and… | $25,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | To teach children to think clearly and write with clarity | $20,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | To empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value. | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $10,000 |
| B'nai Abraham | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | To provide the highest quality instruction in music and the related arts to children and adults | $10,000 |
| The Rock School | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Union League Legacy Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $485,400 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522799349100037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0851933
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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