Kaiser Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Casper, WY EIN: 84-0278210

Kaiser Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in Wyoming and tax-exempt since June 1987. Based in Casper, Wyoming, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing scholarship support and philanthropic activities.

Key facts about Kaiser Foundation Inc

EIN: 84-0278210
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $156,000
Grants made (2024): 36
Average grant: $4,333
Median grant: $4,000
Total assets: $3,963,065
Primary geography: Wyoming (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Kaiser Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kaiser Foundation Inc's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Wyoming (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worland, WY (3 grants), Riverton, WY (2 grants), Cody, WY (2 grants) and Cheyenne, WY (2 grants). None of its 36 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (34 grants).

How Kaiser Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

-0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$156K

+2.6% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+8.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaiser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is awarding scholarships to Wyoming high school students to attend the University of Wyoming. The foundation also generates revenue through capital gains from securities investments.

Grantmaking

Kaiser Foundation Inc made 26 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $4,000 to $5,000. The foundation distributed $156,000 in total giving during fiscal year 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports Wyoming, with additional funding activity in Florida, Idaho, Maryland, and Montana.

Grant Distribution by State

Wyoming $152K (97%)

Florida $4K (3%)

Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Idaho Maryland Montana Wyoming

Cities

WorlandDouglasSheridanCasperTorringtonCheyenneGuernseyRivertonLanderLovellCodyCrowheartGreybullMandersonRalstonTen SleepThermopolisEvanstonLithiaLyman

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $3,963,065
Total Revenue: $233,503
Total Expenses: $235,177
Net Income: -$1,674
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $204,805
Net rental income: $19,617
Total grants and contributions: $0

The foundation's assets grew 2.6% from the previous year. Investment income increased 41.7% compared to fiscal year 2023.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,963,065	$3,967,321	$4,024,530
Revenue	$233,503	$173,222	$158,048
Expenses	$235,177	$228,731	$256,369
Qualifying Distributions	$217,399	$213,371	$238,409
Net Investment Income	$215,725	$157,862	$136,402
Distributable Amount	$163,332	$146,046	$219,109

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

165 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Baker Jackson ($5,000), Benim Kylie ($5,000), Chatwin Joey ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BAKER JACKSON Wheatland, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
BENIM KYLIE Wright, WY	SCHOLARSHIPS	$5,000
CHATWIN JOEY Burlington, WY	SCHOLARSHIPS	$5,000
COOK KENNA Lyman, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
DEFOE-LOVE AMIYA Worland, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
GANSKOW CAITLYN Powell, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
HOWE HANNAH L Riverton, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
LOPEZ-OSORIO JASMIN Laramie, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
LOUDERBACK SOPHIE Upton, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
SORIANO EDWIN Gillette, WY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Jill Bramlet – President
Roger Wesnitzer – Secretary/Treasurer
Joseph Pomajzl – Vice President
Stephen Pomajzl – Scholarship (compensation: $12,000)

All listed personnel hold part-time positions.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jill Bramlet	President	3	$12,000
Roger Wesnitzer	Secretary/Tr	3	$12,000
Joseph Pomajzl	Vice Preside	3	$12,000
Stephen Pomajzl	Scholarship	3	$12,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kaiser Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Kaiser Foundation Inc?

Kaiser Foundation Inc made 26 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $4,000 to $5,000. The foundation distributed $156,000 in total giving during fiscal year 2024.

Where does Kaiser Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports Wyoming, with additional funding activity in Florida, Idaho, Maryland, and Montana.

What size grants does Kaiser Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Kaiser Foundation Inc awarded 36 grants totaling $156K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kaiser Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kaiser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $163K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.