M & J Kaiser Foundation
M & J Kaiser Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including a church, historical and cultural organizations, educational organizations, and health and human-services organizations.
M & J Kaiser Foundation at a glance
In short: M & J Kaiser Foundation gave $123K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Arizona. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,200
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,928
- +65.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,490,750
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M & J Kaiser 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. Its filing lists Susan Posey as the contact and requests a letter of request, a 501(c)(3) determination letter, and the organization’s most recent Form 990. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 30 of each year. The next listed deadline is September 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 30 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Posey
Mailing address: 1602 Bay Hill, Austin, TX 78764
Phone: (512) 914-9565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M & J Kaiser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Lutheran Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Arizona (40%), North Dakota (24%), and Texas (16%). Wyoming accounted for 6% and Minnesota for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M & J Kaiser Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Lutheran Church Prescott, AZ | General Operations | $29,500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Medora, ND | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Sharlot Hall Historical Society Prescott, AZ | General Operations | $11,000 |
| Texarts Lakeway, TX | General Operations | $9,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association Cody, WY | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Eanes Education Foundation Austin, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ballet Austin Austin, TX | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Agape House Prescott, AZ | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Hope for the Hurting Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490,750 | $465,025 | $135,517 | $123,200 | 25 | $124,617 | $251,089 | $147,872 |
| 2024 | $1,364,058 | $45,535 | $92,680 | $83,300 | 28 | $83,753 | $35,775 | $119,343 |
| 2023 | $1,411,203 | $27,470 | $90,223 | $79,200 | 26 | $82,900 | $28,947 | $83,753 |
| 2022 | $1,473,226 | $15,339 | $78,844 | $69,400 | 24 | $69,708 | $32,073 | $76,405 |
| 2021 | $1,536,216 | $417,746 | $55,227 | $48,799 | 30 | $55,227 | $313,866 | $76,631 |
| 2020 | $1,271,147 | $18,478 | $65,819 | $60,900 | 27 | — | $19,476 | $67,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & J Kaiser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation describes its work as preserving the Badlands, Medora’s historic character, and Theodore Roosevelt’s heritage, while Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Eanes Education Foundation says it supports educational excellence across its school district, and Ballet Austin says it strengthens the community through dance and the encouragement of health and well-being. Other 2025 recipients describe work including domestic-violence services, public-library support, services for people with disabilities, and architectural education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $123,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $29,500, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $29,500 to American Lutheran Church in Prescott, Arizona; $25,000 to the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation in Medora, North Dakota; $11,000 to Sharlot Hall Historical Society in Prescott; $9,000 to TexArts in Lakeway, Texas; and $7,500 to Buffalo Bill Memorial Association in Cody, Wyoming. The filing lists general operations as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Posey as president and treasurer, Jane E Kaiser as vice president, and Shannon Street as secretary.
M & J Kaiser Foundation is led by Susan Posey, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Posey
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jane E. Kaiser
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Street
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marvin L. Kaiser (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Susie Posey (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 M & J Kaiser Foundation
How much does M & J Kaiser Foundation give each year?
M & J Kaiser Foundation gave $123K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 28 grants.
What is M & J Kaiser Foundation's typical grant size?
M & J Kaiser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,928, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M & J Kaiser Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does M & J Kaiser Foundation give grants?
M & J Kaiser Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Dakota (24%) and Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (6 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), Medora, ND (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does M & J Kaiser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M & J Kaiser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M & J Kaiser Foundation's largest grantees?
M & J Kaiser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Lutheran Church ($29,500), Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation ($25,000) and Sharlot Hall Historical Society ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M & J Kaiser Foundation?
M & J Kaiser Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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 M & J Kaiser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M & J Kaiser Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M & J Kaiser Foundation's EIN?
M & J Kaiser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4134794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does M & J Kaiser 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M & J Kaiser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-and-j-kaiser-foundation-morg_5e373b1f8b0f4f27a90f517dd43b71f8
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