Kaiser Foundation Inc
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.
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
36
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+8.3% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
From 2024 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 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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