Glaser Family Foundation
The Glaser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Minnesota recipients.
Glaser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Glaser Family Foundation gave $979K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Minnesota. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $978,973
- +286.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,499
- +128.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $93,983
- -57.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (81% 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 Glaser Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6301 N 75Th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: (480) 292-5578
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glaser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota Foundation ($683K). Together the top 10 received $912K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 81 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (81%), Arizona (12%), Wisconsin (4%), Florida (3%), and Iowa (1%). These are the recipient-state shares reported for that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glaser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 725% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $72K (2020) to $979K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $979K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Capital Campaigns and Scholarships | $682,800 |
| Jane N Mooty Foundation Edina, MN | General Support and for Termination of Foundation | $44,220 |
| Chica's Rescue Co Anne Jackson Hudson, WI | Puerto Rico Animal Rescue | $35,000 |
| Tgen Phoenix, AZ | Genetic Cancer Research | $25,100 |
| YMCA of the North Minneapolis, MN | Educational and Recreational Opportunities for Youth | $25,000 |
| Watson Art Studio Bradenton, FL | After School Drama and Art Activities | $25,000 |
| Scottsdale Police Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Support Law Enforcement | $20,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN | Support Arts and Performance | $20,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Desert Mission Food Bank | $20,000 |
| ASU Foundation Gammage Auditorium Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | Support of the Arts and Facility Renovation | $15,000 |
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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 | $93,983 | $857,430 | $984,188 | $978,973 | 22 | $978,973 | $795,016 | $391,643 |
| 2023 | $221,741 | $471,964 | $254,120 | $253,310 | 13 | $253,310 | $266,404 | — |
| 2022 | $3,897 | $290,149 | $288,190 | $287,370 | 18 | $287,370 | $149 | — |
| 2021 | $1,938 | $122,009 | $121,348 | $118,700 | 12 | $120,548 | $9 | — |
| 2020 | $1,277 | $75,006 | $74,426 | $71,500 | 16 | — | — | $49 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glaser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $392K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, youth programs, arts, animal rescue, cancer research and support, food assistance, and law enforcement. For example, the University of Minnesota Foundation describes its mission as providing stewardship and professional management of University of Minnesota donor assets. Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation says it preserves and advances programs for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their siblings.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $978,973. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $682,800, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $682,800 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for capital campaigns and scholarships; $44,220 to the Jane N Mooty Foundation for general support and foundation termination; $35,000 to Chica’s Rescue Co Anne Jackson for Puerto Rico animal rescue; and $25,100 to TGen for genetic cancer research. Other reported grants included $25,000 to YMCA of the North for youth educational and recreational opportunities, $25,000 to Watson Art Studio for after-school drama and art activities, and $20,000 each to the Scottsdale Police Foundation, Guthrie Theater, and Honor Health Foundation.
The Scottsdale Police Foundation describes its work as raising funds to support and supplement Scottsdale Police Department programs and initiatives. Other reported 2024 recipients included Fresh Start Women’s Foundation ($10,000) and Musical Instrument Museum ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Glaser as president, Janet Henrich Glaser as secretary, KC Glaser as treasurer, and Barbara Glaser as director.
Glaser Family Foundation is led by Kenneth Glaser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Glaser
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Glaser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Henrich Glaser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kc Glaser
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Glaser Family Foundation
How much does Glaser Family Foundation give each year?
Glaser Family Foundation gave $979K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $253K across 13 grants.
What is Glaser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Glaser Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,499, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glaser Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Glaser Family Foundation give grants?
Glaser Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (6 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Glaser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Glaser Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glaser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Glaser Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Minnesota Foundation ($682,800), Jane N Mooty Foundation ($44,220) and Chica's Rescue Co Anne Jackson ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glaser Family Foundation?
Glaser Family Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $979K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glaser Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, youth programs, arts, animal rescue, cancer research and support, food assistance, and law enforcement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glaser Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glaser Family Foundation's EIN?
Glaser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3346184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Glaser 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Glaser Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glaser-family-foundation-morg_6988c90b62c0429dbcb11744860c7a60
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