Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $216K. Net investment income was $3K.
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation gave $216K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $216K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $215,527
- +595.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $215,527
- +1290.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $215,527
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Distribution Made to Schwab Charita ($216K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $216K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Made to Schwab Charita Orlando, FL | Transfer of Funds to End the Foundation | $215,527 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $6,368 | $338,488 | $215,527 | 1 | $335,897 | $2,867 | $10,287 |
| 2021 | $266,272 | $47,602 | $32,410 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | $38,916 | $21,627 |
| 2020 | $251,045 | $25,128 | $18,388 | $17,500 | 2 | — | $20,496 | $16,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kenneth L. Kayser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Verke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation
How much does Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation give each year?
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation gave $216K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
Where does Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation operate?
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Nebraska, Wisconsin.
How much is Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation's EIN?
Henry and Dorothy Kayser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4366428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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