Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation
The Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $29,950 to charitable organizations.
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,950
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,496
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $493,665
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% 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-Harris Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12942 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 312-3134
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chrysalis ($19K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) 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 $488; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $24K (2022) to $35K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $18,500 |
| Music Center-The Blue Ribbon Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| USC Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| KIPP SoCal Schools Los Angeles, CA | Education Support | $1,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Brentwood Annual Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $500 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $500 |
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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 | $493,665 | $19,440 | $37,175 | $29,950 | 12 | $33,350 | $16,675 | $38,636 |
| 2023 | $511,400 | $11,655 | $37,116 | $31,300 | 10 | $32,925 | $15,290 | $34,970 |
| 2022 | $536,861 | $28,054 | $29,336 | $23,550 | 6 | $23,550 | $22,662 | $35,774 |
| 2021 | $538,143 | $34,672 | $41,555 | $35,050 | 14 | $35,050 | $28,352 | $40,046 |
| 2020 | $545,026 | $27,202 | $38,148 | $32,850 | 13 | — | $21,879 | $34,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 including arts, education, health, social-service, and higher-education recipients. The California Community Foundation describes its mission as investing in, partnering with, and amplifying the community to build a good life. Northwestern University says it is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth in a diverse academic community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $29,950 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $18,500, with a median grant of $750. Its largest grants included $18,500 to Chrysalis, $3,000 to Music Center-The Blue Ribbon, $2,500 to Planned Parenthood of LA, and $1,500 to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Other listed recipients included USC ($1,000), KIPP SoCal Schools ($1,000), UCLA ($500), Northwestern University ($500), Brentwood Annual Fund ($500), California Community Foundation ($500), Bel Air Bay Club ($250), and Mandeville Foundation ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hayward J Kaiser as president and Susan Harris Kaiser as secretary/CFO.
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation is led by Hayward J Kaiser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hayward J Kaiser
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Harris Kaiser
Secretary & CFO
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-Harris Family Foundation
How much does Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation give each year?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 10 grants.
What is Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $2,496, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation that year got $488 on average.
Where does Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation give grants?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants).
Does Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chrysalis ($18,500), Music Center-The Blue Ribbon ($3,000) and Planned Parenthood of LA ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 does Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts, education, health, social-service, and higher-education recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's EIN?
Kaiser-Harris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4774185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kaiser-Harris Family 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 2020–2024
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