Keiser Family Foundation
The Keiser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $50,000 to organizations in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and Maryland.
Keiser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Keiser Family Foundation gave $50K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,571
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,054,666
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (62% 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 Keiser Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 159 Westwood Lane, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (952) 942-1410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keiser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interfaith Outreach & Community Par ($15K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (62%), Illinois (20%), Michigan (13%), and Maryland (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Keiser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $42K (2023) to $55K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Par Plymouth, MN | General Use | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Westonka Food Shelf Mound, MN | General Use | $4,000 |
| Brother Dan's Food Pantry Petoskey, MI | General Use | $4,000 |
| Allina Hospice Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Use | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Use | $2,500 |
| TSC Alliance Silver Spring, MD | General Use | $2,500 |
| MN Hooved Animal Rescue Zimmerman, MN | General Use | $2,000 |
| Brave Heart Estate South Lyon, MI | General Use | $1,500 |
| Grandview PTO Mound, MN | General Use | $1,250 |
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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 | $1,054,666 | $99,809 | $54,037 | $50,000 | 14 | $50,000 | $95,622 | $50,277 |
| 2023 | $974,900 | $18,616 | $44,999 | $41,500 | 13 | $41,500 | $17,743 | $44,446 |
| 2022 | $858,969 | $34,450 | $47,735 | $42,500 | 12 | $42,500 | $30,965 | $44,898 |
| 2021 | $1,064,780 | $133,060 | $58,477 | $55,000 | 14 | $55,000 | $129,533 | $49,339 |
| 2020 | $970,774 | $30,034 | $48,406 | $45,200 | 12 | — | $16,261 | $42,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keiser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 included support for organizations working in areas such as education and health, as described by the grantees themselves. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. Mayo Clinic says it seeks to contribute to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $50,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Notable grants included $15,000 to Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, $10,000 to the Evans Scholars Foundation, $4,000 each to Westonka Food Shelf and Brother Dan’s Food Pantry, and $3,500 to Allina Hospice Foundation. Other grants included $2,500 to Mayo Clinic and $2,500 to TSC Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Evenson as president, Christopher Evenson as vice president and treasurer, and Susan Keiser as director.
Keiser Family Foundation is led by Amy Evenson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Evenson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Keiser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Evenson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Keiser Family Foundation
How much does Keiser Family Foundation give each year?
Keiser Family Foundation gave $50K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is Keiser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Keiser Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,571, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keiser Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Keiser Family Foundation give grants?
Keiser Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and Michigan (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MN (2 grants) and Mound, MN (2 grants).
Does Keiser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keiser Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keiser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Keiser Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Interfaith Outreach & Community Par ($15,000), Evans Scholars Foundation ($10,000) and Westonka Food Shelf ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keiser Family Foundation?
Keiser Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 Keiser Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as education and health, as described by the grantees themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keiser Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Keiser Family Foundation's EIN?
Keiser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2059883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keiser 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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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). Keiser Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/keiser-family-foundation-morg_6326eaabd1c9472594f4a1d0b73b82d4
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