Advancing Scientific Research and Promoting our Community

We use philanthropy to boost high impact science and community projects; We call this the Keck Effect.

Advancing Scientific Research and Promoting our Community

We use philanthropy to boost high impact science and community projects; We call this the Keck Effect.

Advancing Scientific Research and Promoting our Community

We use philanthropy to boost high impact science and community projects; We call this the Keck Effect.

Recent News

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Beth Pruitt as the Foundation’s inaugural Chief Scientific Officer. She joins us with an extraordinary record of scientific achievement, leadership, and…

In June 2025, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to 17 organizations, totaling $19.6 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!…

The W. M. Keck Foundation remains committed to supporting the continuing recovery and rebuilding efforts following this January’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. So far, we have made grants totaling…

Our Mission

The W. M. Keck Foundation strives to create far-reaching benefits for humanity by supporting both outstanding science, engineering & medical research, and organizations that enrich the lives of children, youth and families.

Our Focus

Research

Supporting pioneering discoveries in science, engineering and medical research to generate far-reaching benefits for humanity.

Southern California

Promoting the healthy development of children and youth, strengthening families, and enriching the lives of people in the region.

Special Projects

 Major grants with potential for extraordinary impact invited by the W. M. Keck Foundation Board of Directors.

Our Approach

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$150 M

Total Expenditures

$2.5B

Total budget 2021

OUR GRANTS
Ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars- are awarded organizations, scholars, and activists in over 120 countries

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Concept Counseling

The next Concept Counseling period for the Research Program is open from January 1 through February 15. Counseling requests are submitted via the portal and calls are scheduled on a first come first served basis.

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Concept Counseling

The next Concept Counseling period for the Research Program is open from July 1 through August 15. Counseling requests are submitted via the portal and calls are scheduled on a first come first served basis.

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Phase I Application

The deadline for Phase I applications to the Research Program is May 1 at 4:30pm (PT). Applications must be submitted via the Foundation portal. Early submissions are recommended.

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Phase I Application

The deadline for Phase I applications to the Research Program is November 1 at 4:30pm (PT). Applications must be submitted via the Foundation portal. Early submissions are recommended.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Concept Review

The portal for the Southern California Program’s Concept Review period opens April 1 and closes May 1 at 4:30pm (PT). Concept requests must be submitted via the Foundation portal.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Concept Review

The portal for the Southern California Program’s Concept Review period opens October 1 and closes November 1 at 4:30pm (PT). Concept requests must be submitted via the Foundation portal.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Application

The application deadline for the Southern California Program is January 5 at 4:30pm (PT). Applications must be submitted via the Foundation portal.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Application

The application deadline for the Southern California Program is July 1 at 4:30pm (PT). Applications must be submitted via the Foundation portal.

Giving

Since 1954 the W. M. Keck Foundation has made thousands of grants totaling billions of dollars in support of institutions and organizations doing ground-breaking work across the country.

$2.2 billion

Total Grants Awarded

Over 7500

Total Grants Made

$1.7 billion

Total Assets