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.

In Memoriam

Robert A. Day

1943-2023

Robert was proud to uphold the legacy of bold, creative grantmaking set forth by his grandfather, William Myron Keck.

In Memoriam

Robert A. Day

1943-2023

Robert was proud to uphold the legacy of bold, creative grantmaking set forth by his grandfather, William Myron Keck.

Recent News

Congratulations to Philip Zamore, PhD on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine!  Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health…
Congratulations to Louis E. Brus, PhD, who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! Dr. Brus won the prize for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots…
A team of four investigators at UCLA led by Professor S. Lawrence Zipursky studying fundamental questions regarding the roles of nature and nurture in the developing brain…

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 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 July 3 through August 15. Counseling calls are scheduled on a first come first served basis; contact the Foundation up to two weeks before the period opens to secure a call.

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Phase I Application

The deadline for Phase I applications to the Research Program is Wednesday, November 1 at 4:30pm (PT). The Foundation encourages early submissions.

Upcoming Research Deadline:

Phase II Proposal

The deadline for invited Phase II proposal submissions is Monday, August 15 at 4:30pm (PT). The Foundation encourages early submissions.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Concept Review

The portal for the Southern California Program’s Concept Review period opens October 1 and closes November 15 at 4:30pm (PT).

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Application

The application deadline for the Southern California Program is Monday, January 1 at 4:30pm (PT). The Foundation encourages early submissions.

Upcoming Southern California Deadline:

Site Visit

For organizations invited to a Site Visit with the Southern California Program, the deadline to submit required documents is Friday, September 1 at 4:30pm (PT).

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 6500

Total Grants Made

$1.5 billion

Total Assets