James B Kisgen Foundation
James B Kisgen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fair Oaks, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $411K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $15K.
James B Kisgen Foundation at a glance
In short: James B Kisgen Foundation gave $18K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $410,504
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James B Kisgen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Daring Girls ($7K). Together the top 9 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How James B Kisgen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daring Girls Denver, CO | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Carroll Kuemper Carroll, IA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Natural Womanhood San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Churc Boerne, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Fund for Xaverian Westwood, MA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation Houston, TX | General Fund | $500 |
| Ursuline Academy Dedham, MA | General Fund | $500 |
| Midtown Education Fund Chicago, IL | General Fund | $500 |
| Kipp Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with James B Kisgen Foundation?
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 | $410,504 | $15,305 | $18,184 | $18,000 | 9 | $18,000 | $15,305 | $18,632 |
| 2024 | $363,287 | $11,233 | $14,700 | $14,700 | 9 | $14,700 | $11,233 | — |
| 2023 | $316,824 | $10,955 | $15,233 | $15,000 | 9 | $15,233 | $10,722 | — |
| 2022 | $268,501 | $9,762 | $344 | $15,500 | 9 | $15,500 | $9,419 | $14,472 |
| 2021 | $351,795 | $19,945 | $13,687 | $13,500 | 10 | $13,500 | $14,090 | — |
| 2020 | $308,024 | $4,787 | $14,369 | $14,100 | 9 | — | $11,827 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B Kisgen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James B Kisgen Foundation is led by James B Kisgen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James B Kisgen
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren J Kisgen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas J Kisgen
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James B Kisgen Foundation
How much does James B Kisgen Foundation give each year?
James B Kisgen Foundation gave $18K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is James B Kisgen Foundation's typical grant size?
James B Kisgen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James B Kisgen Foundation give grants?
James B Kisgen Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (28%) and Texas (19%).
Does James B Kisgen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James B Kisgen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James B Kisgen Foundation's largest grantees?
James B Kisgen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Daring Girls ($7,000), Carroll Kuemper ($5,000) and Natural Womanhood ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James B Kisgen Foundation?
James B Kisgen Foundation reported $411K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is James B Kisgen Foundation's EIN?
James B Kisgen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0846569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in James B Kisgen Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
C H and Elaine Warnken Jr Charitable Tru
Pleasanton, TX
The foundation supports churches, education, humanitarian, library, and community organizations, with 2025 grants ranging from $312 to $1,245 and averaging about $624. Its 2025 giving primarily went to Texas, with some grants in Maryland and Washington, DC; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$145K
Grants
10
Total Given
$6K
CB and Anita Branch Trust
San Antonio, TX
The CB and Anita Branch Trust funds education, conservation, religious organizations, community services, and animal welfare, primarily in Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median of $50,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$36.5M
Grants
19
Total Given
$2.2M
Peter B and Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc
Johns Island, SC
The foundation supports education, human services, and philanthropy, including food access, disaster relief, and community services, primarily in New York, Florida, and Virginia. In 2025, its 57 grants ranged from $1,000 to $625,000, with a median of $40,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
57
Total Given
$4.6M
The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation
Honolulu, HI
The foundation funds projects for young people transitioning from foster care and capacity-building for organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii. Its capacity-building grants are typically $5,000–$40,000; recent annual grant totals varied widely, so a typical overall award size is not stated. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and lists application dates of January 15, May 15, and September 15.
Assets
$37.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$3.2M
C & S Foundation
Bel Aire, KS
Assets
$236K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from James B Kisgen Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
James B Kisgen Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?