Henry B and Jessie W Keiser
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It made 19 grants totaling $135,000 in 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan, Maryland, Florida, Minnesota, and New Hampshire.
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser at a glance
In short: Henry B and Jessie W Keiser gave $135K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Michigan. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,105
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,086,065
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry B and Jessie W Keiser
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5635 Oldchester Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-1035
Phone: (301) 652-4190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry B and Jessie W Keiser funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($50K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 71 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (46%), Maryland (16%), Florida (13%), Minnesota (7%), and New Hampshire (6%). These figures describe the locations of recipients listed in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry B and Jessie W Keiser open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2024) to $140K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Use | $50,000 |
| Epsilon Educational Endowment Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Landover, MD | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur Beach State Park Inc North Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
| Weeks Brick House Greenland, NH | Unrestricted Use | $8,000 |
| Palm Beach Dar West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use | $7,500 |
| Scotland Ame Zion Church Potomac, MD | Unrestricted Use | $6,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Use | $6,000 |
| The Kennedy Center NW Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use | $4,000 |
| University of Michigan SMTD Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Use | $3,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,086,065 | $182,779 | $162,008 | $135,000 | 19 | $138,761 | $160,097 | $150,196 |
| 2024 | $2,063,438 | $212,099 | $147,976 | $126,000 | 15 | $129,727 | $193,850 | $138,501 |
| 2023 | $1,996,133 | $85,703 | $159,900 | $134,500 | 11 | $138,600 | $68,895 | $129,636 |
| 2022 | $2,068,799 | $255,942 | $161,409 | $140,000 | 14 | $143,750 | $219,674 | $138,508 |
| 2021 | $1,992,875 | $92,142 | $150,664 | $126,500 | 12 | — | $55,154 | $146,520 |
| 2020 | $2,129,132 | $30,917 | $157,330 | $130,000 | 15 | — | $67,155 | $128,996 |
| 2019 | $2,259,497 | $172,698 | $152,317 | $127,000 | 14 | — | $152,678 | $134,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry B and Jessie W Keiser reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. The National Gallery of Art says it serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and shared humanity. Lakeshore Legal Aid says it fights poverty and injustice through advocacy and meaningful, dignified access to the legal system.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $135,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $3,750. Among the largest grants were $50,000 to the University of Michigan; $10,000 each to Epsilon Educational Endowment, the National Gallery of Art, and Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park; and $8,000 to Weeks Brick House. The stated purposes for these grants were unrestricted use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew R. Keiser as president, Betsy K. Smith as vice president, and Lindsay R. Keiser and Alexander K. Smith as directors.
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser is led by Matthew R. Keiser, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew R. Keiser
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander K. Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay R. Keiser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy K. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 B and Jessie W Keiser
How much does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser give each year?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser gave $135K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 15 grants.
What is Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's typical grant size?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $7,105, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry B and Jessie W Keiser that year got $4K on average.
Where does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser give grants?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's top state is Michigan, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's largest grantees?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan ($50,000), Epsilon Educational Endowment ($10,000) and National Gallery of Art ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry B and Jessie W Keiser?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 Henry B and Jessie W Keiser fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry B and Jessie W Keiser?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing 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 Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's EIN?
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2133587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Henry B and Jessie W Keiser funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-b-and-jessie-w-keiser-morg_bf959707be1d44eea39e92376c8d7b89
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