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Kean Foundation Inc

  • Houston, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2013
  • EIN: 37-1701236

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$439k (2025)

Expenses
$2.4M (2025)

Total Assets
$5.99M (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$438,812
Expenses
$2,395,399
Net Income
-$1,956,587
Net Assets
$5,989,336
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $442,740
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$3,928
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,385,000
99.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,989,336
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,989,336
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 20, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,035,872
Expenses
$3,004,237
Net Income
$8,031,635
Net Assets
$7,945,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,307,000
48.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $417,631
3.8%
Sales of Assets $5,311,241
48.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,920,000
97.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,945,923
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,945,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 21, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,991,278
Expenses
$1,817,495
Net Income
$173,783
Net Assets
$5,221,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $397,831
20.0%
Sales of Assets $1,593,447
80.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,775,000
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,221,288
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,221,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 23, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,282,344
Expenses
$2,383,491
Net Income
$2,898,853
Net Assets
$6,586,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,015,625
95.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $416,905
7.9%
Sales of Assets -$150,186
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,346,917
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,586,193
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,586,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 21, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,268,332
Expenses
$1,990,941
Net Income
$2,277,391
Net Assets
$3,687,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $260,096
6.1%
Sales of Assets $4,008,236
93.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,922,500
96.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,687,340
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,687,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 21, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,542,777
Expenses
$2,753,807
Net Income
$3,788,970
Net Assets
$6,027,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,645,950
71.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $233,364
3.6%
Sales of Assets $1,663,463
25.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,697,000
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,027,233
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $6,027,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora Kean Ogle (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 20, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,515,475
Expenses
$2,530,929
Net Income
-$15,454
Net Assets
$4,998,229
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $174,487
6.9%
Sales of Assets $2,340,988
93.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,502,464
98.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,998,229
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,998,229
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora K Kean (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 19, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$741,517
Expenses
$2,606,435
Net Income
-$1,864,918
Net Assets
$9,342,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $203,473
27.4%
Sales of Assets $538,044
72.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,570,000
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,342,633
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,342,633
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora K Kean (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 26, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$218,021
Expenses
$2,105,756
Net Income
-$1,887,735
Net Assets
$12,001,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $202,537
92.9%
Sales of Assets $15,484
7.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,061,000
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,001,532
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,001,532
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora K Kean (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 21, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,303,940
Expenses
$4,752,352
Net Income
-$448,412
Net Assets
$13,892,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $620,795
14.4%
Sales of Assets $3,683,145
85.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,665,000
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,892,520
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,892,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora K Kean (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 20, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$887,387
Expenses
$2,988,077
Net Income
-$2,100,690
Net Assets
$21,246,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $828,225
93.3%
Sales of Assets $59,162
6.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,945,000
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,246,510
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,246,510
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Kean (Director) $0 $0
Melissa C Kean (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Kean Wissink (Director) $0 $0
Nora K Kean (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,624,706
Expenses
$1,768,178
Net Income
$5,856,528
Net Assets
$32,838,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,114,626
14.6%
Sales of Assets $6,510,080
85.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,595,000
90.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,838,825
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,838,825

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,013,635
Expenses
$1,031,338
Net Income
$26,982,297
Net Assets
$26,982,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $24,414,500
87.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $526,437
1.9%
Sales of Assets $3,072,698
11.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,030,000
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,982,297
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,982,297

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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