Robert T Keeler Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community-focused initiatives. Its mission centers on enhancing human services, education, youth development, and civil rights, as evidenced by its funding of programs that provide essential support to families and children, promote community engagement, and advocate for social justice. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address local needs, including community centers, educational nonprofits, and mental health services. While it has a broad reach, a significant portion of its funding is directed towards organizations in New Mexico, New York, and Maine.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit providing project or program services in human services, youth development, education or community-centered work—preferably with a New Mexico connection or demonstrated alignment with current grantees.
Good Fit
- • Asks are for project or program support rather than general operating support.
- • Demonstrable program work in New Mexico or in states the foundation has funded previously.
- • Existing relationships or referrals from current grantees or local intermediaries.
- • Request sizes consistent with observed grants (many awards in the $10k–$100k range, median around $20k).
Geography
Giving is multi-state — grants were distributed to organizations in about eleven states — but nearly half of dollars concentrate in the foundation's home state (roughly 47% to New Mexico).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 39 distinct recipients and roughly 40 grants, and across three years the foundation has supported many independent organizations rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares an invitation-only (preselected) process and the latest year shows a high returning-recipient rate (33 returning recipients and only six new grantees), so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to gain access without referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
