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.
