Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation
The Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cuba City, Wisconsin. It reported 15 grants totaling $28,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, and North Carolina.
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation gave $28K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,867
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $620,328
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4584 West Lane, Cuba City, WI 53807-9314
Phone: (608) 568-3413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HG-Ic School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 19% to Iowa, 8% to Florida, 7% to Illinois, and 2% to North Carolina. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $43K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HG-Ic School Dickeyville, WI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Research for the Kids Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lee Health Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Honor Flight DBQ Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Monroe, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Opening Doors Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SWCAP Pop up Food Bus Dodgeville, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $620,328 | $21,346 | $30,893 | $28,000 | 15 | $28,000 | $18,901 | $30,309 |
| 2023 | $586,149 | $3,328 | $40,032 | $33,000 | 16 | $33,000 | $9,242 | $27,860 |
| 2022 | $540,635 | $11,104 | $48,167 | $43,000 | 17 | $43,000 | $7,459 | $28,098 |
| 2021 | $677,430 | $320,722 | $3,653 | — | — | — | $14,854 | $17,300 |
| 2020 | $333,049 | $7,077 | $20,435 | $16,500 | 9 | — | $3,142 | $14,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as pediatric medical research, veterans’ housing and supportive services, emergency and transitional housing for women, hospice care, emergency medical services, and cancer research. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s own.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $28,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant listed was $15,000 to HG-IC School in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Other notable grants included $2,000 to Research for the Kids in Dubuque, Iowa; $1,500 to Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, Illinois; and $1,300 to Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers, Florida.
Among the other 2024 grants listed were $1,000 each to Harry Chapin Food Bank, Honor Flight DBQ, Hospice of Dubuque, Meals on Wheels, Opening Doors, and SWCAP Pop Up Food Bus; and $500 each to Dickeyville Rescue Squad and RLCFP - Birchwood. Research for the Kids says its proceeds benefit pediatric brain tumor and heart defect research programs at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans says it provides veterans and their families with housing and supportive services. Opening Doors says it provides emergency, shelter, and temporary transitional housing for women, including women with children, who lack means of support. Hospice of Dubuque describes its work as compassionate care for people with serious and terminal illness and their loved ones. Dickeyville Rescue Squad says it provides emergency care transport and other health and emergency-related services. The V Foundation, which received $500, describes its mission as funding cancer research and scientists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon T Kaiser as president and secretary, and Dale J Kaiser as vice president and treasurer. It also lists Emily R Freiburger, Briana L Kaiser, Mikayla J Kaiser, and Kaitlyn M Kaiser as directors.
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation is led by Sharon T. Kaiser, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon T. Kaiser
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana L. Kaiser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily R. Freiburger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn M. Kaiser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikayla J. Kaiser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale J. Kaiser
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation
How much does Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation give each year?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation gave $28K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 16 grants.
What is Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,867, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation that year got $700 on average.
Where does Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation give grants?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (19%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (5 grants), Dickeyville, WI (2 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include HG-Ic School ($15,000), Research for the Kids ($2,000) and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation reported $620K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's EIN?
Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3512450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dale and Sharon Kaiser Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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