Wm Keck Foundation
Los Angeles, California · EIN 956092354 · Private foundation
Based in Los Angeles, California, Wm Keck Foundation has awarded $263.8M across 1,009 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Southern California. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Wm Keck Foundation funds
Wm Keck Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, criminal justice, disability services, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, justice involved, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California TO ACCELERATE GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $9.8M | 2020 |
| University of Southern California TO ACCELERATE GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $7.5M | 2023 |
| University of Southern California TO ACCELERATE GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | Los Angeles, CA | $7.5M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Wm Keck Foundation
From Wm Keck Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at wmkeck.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Wm Keck Foundation
- Does Wm Keck Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Wm Keck Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Wm Keck Foundation fund?
- Wm Keck Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of Southern California. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Wm Keck Foundation give in grants?
- Wm Keck Foundation reported $61.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $263.8M over 1,009 grants.
- Where is Wm Keck Foundation located?
- Wm Keck Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956092354.
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