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
Local3 states funded
About 89% of grants go to recipients in WI.
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.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
UW OSHKOSH FOUNDATION
OSHKOSH, WI
$190,000
2025
UWO SOFTBALL UNIFORMS; BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD RENOVATIONS
IDATAROD TRAIL COMMITTEE
WASILA, AK
$25,000
2025
BUILD NEW BURLED ARCH
APPLETON AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL INC
APPLETON, WI
$18,000
2025
NEW INFIELD
LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL
ROSENDALE, WI
$10,000
2025
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WEST BEND, WI
$5,000
2025
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OSHKOSH, WI
$4,500
2025
3 $1500 SCHOLARSHIPS
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WEST BEND, WI
$4,000
2025
2 FREEZERS
SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL
BRUSSELS, WI
$500
2025
GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
BOONE, NC
$500
2025
GENERAL CHARITABLE
KAUKAUNA QUARTERBACK CLUB INC
KAUKAUNA, WI
$500
2025
FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH
NEENAH, WI
$100,000
2024
GROWING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
SHADOWS ON THE WOLF INC
SHIOCTON, WI
$8,500
2024
OPERATING EXPENSES
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OSHKOSH, WI
$6,000
2024
6 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WEST BEND, WI
$5,000
2024
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM EQUIPMENT
NEW DIRECTIONS LEARNING COMMUNITY
KAUKAUNA, WI
$1,000
2024
CAFE KRUEGER
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH
NEENAH, WI
$100,000
2023
GROWING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OSHKOSH, WI
$10,000
2023
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
SHADOWS ON THE WOLF INC
SHIOCTON, WI
$8,500
2023
OPERATING EXPENSES
LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL
ROSENDALE, WI
$7,000
2023
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
WORLDTEAM USA INC
WARRINGTON, PA
$5,000
2023
SEAN & HEATHER CHRISTENSEN MINISTRY
UW OSHKOSH FOUNDATION
OSHKOSH, WI
$5,000
2023
UWO SOFTBALL UNIFORMS
NEW DIRECTIONS LEARNING COMMUNITY
KAUKAUNA, WI
$4,000
2023
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OSHKOSH, WI
$3,000
2023
3 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS
UW OSHKOSH FOUNDATION
$190,000
OSHKOSH, WI2025
UWO SOFTBALL UNIFORMS; BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD RENOVATIONS
IDATAROD TRAIL COMMITTEE
$25,000
WASILA, AK2025
BUILD NEW BURLED ARCH
APPLETON AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL INC
$18,000
APPLETON, WI2025
NEW INFIELD
LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL
$10,000
ROSENDALE, WI2025
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$5,000
WEST BEND, WI2025
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$4,500
OSHKOSH, WI2025
3 $1500 SCHOLARSHIPS
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$4,000
WEST BEND, WI2025
2 FREEZERS
SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL
$500
BRUSSELS, WI2025
GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
$500
BOONE, NC2025
GENERAL CHARITABLE
KAUKAUNA QUARTERBACK CLUB INC
$500
KAUKAUNA, WI2025
FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH
$100,000
NEENAH, WI2024
GROWING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
SHADOWS ON THE WOLF INC
$8,500
SHIOCTON, WI2024
OPERATING EXPENSES
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$6,000
OSHKOSH, WI2024
6 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$5,000
WEST BEND, WI2024
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM EQUIPMENT
NEW DIRECTIONS LEARNING COMMUNITY
$1,000
KAUKAUNA, WI2024
CAFE KRUEGER
CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH
$100,000
NEENAH, WI2023
GROWING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$10,000
OSHKOSH, WI2023
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
SHADOWS ON THE WOLF INC
$8,500
SHIOCTON, WI2023
OPERATING EXPENSES
LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL
$7,000
ROSENDALE, WI2023
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
WORLDTEAM USA INC
$5,000
WARRINGTON, PA2023
SEAN & HEATHER CHRISTENSEN MINISTRY
UW OSHKOSH FOUNDATION
$5,000
OSHKOSH, WI2023
UWO SOFTBALL UNIFORMS
NEW DIRECTIONS LEARNING COMMUNITY
$4,000
KAUKAUNA, WI2023
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$3,000
OSHKOSH, WI2023
3 $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS
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 (Jul 10, 2026)Award: $0 – $25K
Small Grants
FoodPhysical & Mental HealthShelter & Housing+4 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities serving the foundation's five-county Wisconsin region. The foundation funds organizations and programs addressing vulnerable populations and basic needs; it does not fund private foundations, individuals, scholarships, event sponsorships, religious or political activities, K-12 schools, colleges/universities, preschools/daycares, gift cards, or organizations engaging in illegal or discriminatory activity.
Deadline: 10th of each month (decision typically by end of month)
Open nowCloses in 24 days (Jul 21, 2026)Award: $25K+
Large Grants
FoodPhysical & Mental HealthShelter & Housing+4 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities serving the foundation's five-county Wisconsin region. The foundation funds organizations and programs addressing vulnerable populations and basic needs; it does not fund private foundations, individuals, scholarships, event sponsorships, religious or political activities, K-12 schools, colleges/universities, preschools/daycares, gift cards, or organizations engaging in illegal or discriminatory activity.
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.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
