Herman Kaiser Foundation
Herman Kaiser Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it made $128 in qualifying distributions.
Herman Kaiser Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $128
- Expenses (2025)
- $128
- +6300.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Herman Kaiser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Herman Kaiser 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $132,199 |
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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 | — | — | $128 | — | — | $128 | — | — |
| 2024 | $128 | — | $2 | — | — | — | — | $6 |
| 2023 | $130 | $130 | $8 | — | — | — | $130 | $2 |
| 2022 | $8 | $548 | $136,658 | $132,199 | 1 | $136,641 | $548 | $6,272 |
| 2021 | $136,118 | $1,242 | $-28,727 | — | — | — | $1,242 | $5,426 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herman Kaiser Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela B Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randolph M Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy B Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Herman Kaiser Foundation
What is Herman Kaiser Foundation?
Herman Kaiser Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tulsa, OK.
Where does Herman Kaiser Foundation operate?
Herman Kaiser Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Herman Kaiser Foundation's EIN?
Herman Kaiser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0173653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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