Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation is a private foundation based in Kieler, Wisconsin. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $305,000 to charitable organizations, including universities, a college, and community-serving organizations.
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation at a glance
In short: Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation gave $305K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Wisconsin. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,000
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,417
- -85.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,466,368
- +24.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 127, Kieler, WI 53812
Phone: (608) 568-3784
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($160K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 56 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (84%), Iowa (10%), Florida (5%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2021) to $875K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Garding Against Cancer - Uw Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville Foundation Platteville, WI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Loras College Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Legion Post 229 Mount Hope, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Avery Foundation Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Family Advocates Inc Platteville, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lehigh Acres Football Association Lehigh Acres, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Madison Madison, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,466,368 | $1,387,203 | $355,401 | $305,000 | 12 | $305,000 | $320,323 | $261,858 |
| 2023 | $5,202,504 | $405,384 | $918,593 | $875,000 | 5 | $875,000 | $361,791 | $252,675 |
| 2022 | $5,392,786 | $263,508 | $388,457 | $352,500 | 8 | $352,500 | $226,545 | $291,190 |
| 2021 | $6,850,693 | $509,454 | $282,620 | $256,276 | 14 | $256,276 | $483,053 | $306,591 |
| 2020 | $6,054,189 | $750,114 | $334,717 | $312,530 | 17 | — | $419,566 | $253,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advancing the University of Wisconsin–Madison, providing a Catholic liberal arts education, supporting victims of sexual assault and family or partner abuse, helping children with cancer obtain medical treatment, and offering outdoor recreation for people with developmental disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $305,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $160,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $160,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, $40,000 to Garding Against Cancer - UW Foundation, $35,000 to the University of Wisconsin - Platteville Foundation, and $25,000 to Loras College. Other grants included $10,000 to Lee Health Foundation and $5,000 each to Family Advocates Inc, Wisconsin Badger Camp, and You Can Be My Angel Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda J Kaiser as president, Ceanne M Kaiser as secretary, Jeffrey A Kaiser as treasurer, and Corey R Kaiser as vice president.
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation is led by Amanda J. Kaiser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda J. Kaiser
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ceanne M. Kaiser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey R. Kaiser
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Kaiser
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation
How much does Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation give each year?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation gave $305K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $875K across 5 grants.
What is Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's typical grant size?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation give grants?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants), Platteville, WI (3 grants) and Dubuque, IA (2 grants).
Does Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's largest grantees?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($160,000), Garding Against Cancer - Uw Foundation ($40,000) and University of Wisconsin - Platteville Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's EIN?
Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1168111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaiser-family-foundation-corporation-morg_898c55e30a63495bbe72e124c775f72e
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