W M Keck Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W M Keck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1959, with $220,502,754 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
515 S Flower St Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90071 EIN 95-6092354 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$220.5M
▲ 195.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.7M
Net assets
$1.6B
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for W M Keck Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating235 mo reserves · +63% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For W M Keck Foundation: 235 mo reserves · +63% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for W M Keck Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For W M Keck Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 515 S Flower St Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69.9M (FY2020) to $220.5M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.7MNet assets $1.6B
Operating margin
62.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7B
Total liabilities
$29.7M
Net assets
$1.6B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,502,754▲195% | $82,687,983▲5.1% | $1,622,119,826▲7.2% | $1,651,776,277▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $74,686,983▲41.7% | $78,668,053▲0.5% | $1,513,525,442▲13.5% | $1,550,102,225▲13.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $52,701,006▼60.2% | $78,262,167▼21.1% | $1,333,867,446▼25.7% | $1,370,447,360▼27.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $132,529,748▲89.7% | $99,211,131▲36.0% | $1,794,782,065▲14.1% | $1,878,594,082▲14.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $69,852,668 | $72,945,021 | $1,572,608,862 | $1,638,138,521 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Allison M Keller — $577,800 (0.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison M Keller | President and Cfo | 40 | $577,800 |
| Joseph Day | Co-ceo, Co-chair and Member /director | 12 | $300,000 |
| Stephen M Keck | Co-ceo, Co-chair and Member /director | 12 | $300,000 |
| Stephanie L Garacochea | Corporate Secretary | 40 | $241,750 |
| Dr Willam R Brody | Member/director | 2 | $80,000 |
| Dr Edward M Stolper | Member/director | 2 | $60,000 |
| Dr James S Economou | Member/director | 2 | $60,000 |
| Dr Richard N Foster | Member/director | 2 | $60,000 |
| Lucinda Day Fournier | Vice President and Member/director | 2.5 | $60,000 |
| Peter K Barker | Member/director | 2 | $60,000 |
| Ronald P Spogli | Member/director | 1 | $20,000 |
| Bradford Freeman | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Brian A Finch | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Brighton Keck | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Christopher Hopkins | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Dorothy W Day | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kelsey Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Thomas E Everhart | Member/director | 1 | — |
| James A Baker III | Member/director | 1 | — |
| Jonathon S Day | Member/director | 1 | — |
Grants received · $57K total
1 grant to W M Keck Foundation totaling $57K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Sub-award | 2014 | $57,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W M Keck Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W M Keck Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6092354, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W M Keck Foundation's EIN?
- W M Keck Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6092354.
- How much revenue does W M Keck Foundation report?
- W M Keck Foundation reported $220,502,754 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W M Keck Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W M Keck Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does W M Keck Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on W M Keck Foundation's latest Form 990 is $577,800, paid to Allison M Keller (President and Cfo).
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Data for W M Keck Foundation (EIN 95-6092354) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.