Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation
The Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, it made 32 grants totaling $43,650 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, food assistance, health care, and faith-based service.
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation gave $44K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,650
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,364
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $472,736
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% 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 Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Covenant House ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 33% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in Washington. Other leading recipient states were Illinois (8%), Florida (7%), and Kentucky (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 32 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $103; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $103 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2025) to $83K (2022). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $3,250 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| KCTS Television Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $2,120 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted General | $2,050 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle, WA | Support 'Called to Serve as | $2,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $1,600 |
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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 | $472,736 | $37,930 | $50,315 | $43,650 | 32 | $44,588 | $32,724 | $30,914 |
| 2024 | $483,112 | $40,649 | $56,207 | $50,624 | 31 | $51,149 | $34,335 | $29,690 |
| 2023 | $506,157 | $36,969 | $73,211 | $62,819 | 32 | $63,764 | $31,336 | $29,340 |
| 2022 | $534,910 | $343,430 | $90,446 | $83,175 | 36 | $84,120 | $152,974 | $29,611 |
| 2021 | $431,634 | $36,642 | $85,557 | $79,448 | 41 | — | $31,575 | $27,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 include support for organizations addressing humanitarian crises, hunger, poverty, health, children’s needs, and religious service. For example, the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster; Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food; and Food for the Poor describes linking churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $43,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,200. Most of the listed largest grants were designated for unrestricted general support.
The largest 2025 grants included $5,000 to Covenant House; $3,250 to Sacred Heart Church; $3,000 each to UNICEF USA, Doctors Without Borders USA, and the International Rescue Committee; and $2,120 to KCTS Television. Other notable grants included $2,050 to Food for the Poor, $2,000 each to Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Archdiocese of Seattle, and $1,600 to Feeding America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Kauser and Nick Kauser as co-trustees.
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Kauser
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Kauser
Co-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 Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation
How much does Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation give each year?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation gave $44K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 31 grants.
What is Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's typical grant size?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,364, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation that year got $103 on average.
Where does Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation give grants?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (33%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's largest grantees?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Covenant House ($5,000), Sacred Heart Church ($3,250) and UNICEF USA ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation reported $473K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations addressing humanitarian crises, hunger, poverty, health, children’s needs, and religious service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation?
The foundation 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 Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's EIN?
Judy and Nick Kauser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1422704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Judy and Nick Kauser 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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