Private foundation · Neenah, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
J J Keller Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $634 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Rutherford County. A typical grant was $134 to $500.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $634 · 1 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $134 to $500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $317, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County, Shelby County · plus 148 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $5.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.5M | $634 | 2 |
| 2024 | $4.2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $4M | $250 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Marne L Keller-KrikavaDirector/president
- James J KellerDirector/vp/treasurer/secy
- Robert L KellerDirector
- Brian J KellerDirector
- Monica N StageExecutive director
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching gifts program (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamscape | Eagleville, Rutherford County | Matching gifts program | $134 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Jjka memorial gift | $500 |
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