About James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation
The Keller Family Foundation concentrates support locally in the Butte des Morts/Oshkosh area, funding institution-building capital needs rather than broad program services. Their giving is focused and sizable, split between a local evangelical congregation’s capital campaign and a public university’s athletic facility and equipment projects. The foundation appears to favor place-based, tangible investments that strengthen community institutions.
Focus Areas
Capital campaigns for local evangelical church (Calvary Bible Church)University athletics facilities and equipment (UW Oshkosh softball/baseball field renovations and uniforms)Place-based community institutional support in the Oshkosh/Winnebago County area
About James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation
A $190,000 grant to the UW Oshkosh Foundation for softball uniforms and baseball and softball field renovations stands out in the Keller Family Foundation’s recent giving. That award fits a broader pattern of place-based support for institutions in and around Oshkosh and the Fox Valley, with funding that often strengthens facilities, equipment, or other tangible needs rather than broad programmatic work. The James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Inc has also backed Calvary Bible Church’s Growing Together Campaign with $100,000 in both 2024 and 2023, showing repeat support for a capital effort. Recent awards extend into schools, campus organizations, and community nonprofits, including scholarships administered through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and support for Ozaukee Christian School’s hot lunch equipment and supplies. The foundation’s giving is concentrated in northeastern Wisconsin, and the grant record shows a clear preference for local organizations serving students, student-athletes, and faith-based or community institutions. Across these awards, the common thread is direct investment in physical assets, organizational capacity, and community infrastructure.
What James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Funds
Education and student support appear through several named awards. In 2024, the foundation gave $6,000 to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for 6 $1,000 scholarships, and in 2025 it gave $4,500 for 3 $1,500 scholarships. School-based athletics is another visible line of giving: Laconia High School received $10,000 for its football program in 2025 and $7,000 for the same program in 2023, while Southern Door High School received $500 for the girls softball team. The foundation also backs school operations and facilities. Ozaukee Christian School received $5,000 for hot lunch program equipment in 2024 and $4,000 for 2 freezers in 2025. These grants suggest a practical focus on student services, athletics, and school infrastructure.
How James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Gives
Typical grants are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $6,500, and a p75 of $10,000. The distribution includes a few larger capital awards, but many grants cluster at $10,000 or below. The record also shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Calvary Bible Church, Shadows on the Wolf Inc, Laconia High School, and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. The foundation operates multiple grant channels, including unsolicited Small Grants, Large Grants, Unrestricted Operating Support, Capacity Building Grants, Collaborative Grants, and Innovation and Proactive Grants. Several of those programs are open to unsolicited requests.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$24K
Total Assets
$7.8M
Total Revenue
$3.2M
Total Expenses
$29K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $7K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$7K
75th Percentile
$10K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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Highly concentrated: only a few, relatively large gifts in a single year, including repeat funding to the same church; emphasis on one-time capital or campaign support rather than many small or unrestricted operating grants.
Funding Style
direct service/program supportcapital improvements / facilities renovationscholarships / financial aidoperating support / general operating expensesfundraising campaign support
Notable grantees: Calvary Bible Church, UW Oshkosh Foundation
Topics
school athletics programs and equipmentsports field renovation and facility constructionstudent scholarshipsschool meal / hot lunch program equipmentcampus amenities / signage (burled arch, cafe)
Where James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation Makes Grants
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 89% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin, and the top recipient cities include Oshkosh, Neenah, Appleton, Rosendale, West Bend, and Kaukauna. The recent record also includes smaller awards to Brussels and Shiocton in Wisconsin, plus one out-of-state grant to Boone, North Carolina, and one to Wasilla, Alaska. The pattern points to a Northeast Wisconsin base of support, with most awards staying within the foundation’s immediate region.
Frequently Asked Questions About James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation
What kinds of organizations does the foundation fund most often?
The recent record shows support for schools, churches, community foundations, and local nonprofits. Examples include UW Oshkosh Foundation, Calvary Bible Church, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Ozaukee Christian School, and Shadows on the Wolf Inc.
Does the foundation make repeat grants to the same recipients?
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Calvary Bible Church in 2023 and 2024, Shadows on the Wolf Inc in 2023 and 2024, Laconia High School in 2023 and 2025, and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation in 2024 and 2025.
What is a typical grant size?
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: p25 is $5,000, the median is $6,500, and p75 is $10,000. The recent list also includes larger awards such as $190,000 and $100,000, showing that the foundation sometimes makes larger capital-style grants.
Can nonprofits apply directly for funding?
Yes. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including Small Grants, Unrestricted Operating Support, Innovation and Proactive Grants, Challenge Match Grants, Large Grants, Collaborative Grants, General Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. Matching gifts programs are handled differently and are not open to unsolicited applications.
Where does the foundation give most often?
Its giving is local and concentrated in Wisconsin. The data says 89% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin, and recent grants are concentrated in Oshkosh, Neenah, Appleton, Rosendale, West Bend, and Kaukauna.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from James J and Rosanne C Keller Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 13 days (Oct 10, 2026)Award: $0 – $25K
Small Grants
FoodPhysical and mental healthShelter and housing+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. The funded work must serve the five-county region of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, or Brown Counties in Wisconsin. The foundation does not fund individuals, scholarships, private foundations, government entities, event sponsorships, political or religious activities, educational institutions, gift cards, or organizations engaged in illegal or discriminatory activity. New applicants should contact the foundation before applying; previous grantees must complete a Grant Summary Report before reapplying.
Deadline: Applications due the 10th of each month; 2026 decisions are typically made by the end of the month.
Open nowCloses in 30 days (Oct 27, 2026)Award: $25K+
Large Grants
FoodPhysical and mental healthShelter and housing+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs or services benefit the five-county region of Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, or Brown Counties in Wisconsin. The foundation prioritizes programs and services. Capital requests are considered occasionally from grantee partners and require a pre-application meeting. Exclusions include individuals, scholarships, private foundations, government entities, event sponsorships, political or religious activities, educational institutions, and organizations engaged in illegal or discriminatory activity.
Deadline: 2026 application deadlines are March 24, July 21, and October 27. Decisions are typically communicated in mid-May, mid-September, and mid-December, respectively.
FoodPhysical & Mental HealthShelter & Housing+6 more
Who can apply: Primarily funds nonprofit organizations and typically works with established partner organizations, though new organizations may apply year-round. Organizations new to the foundation are encouraged to contact the foundation before applying. Past grantees must complete a Grant Summary Report before reapplying.
Deadline: Small Grants: due the 10th of each month. Large Grants (2026): March 24, July 21, October 27.
Who can apply: Organizations participating in collaborative funding efforts or collective impact initiatives aligned with the foundation's mission and region.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
