The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio is a private foundation, based in Kailuakona, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $580K. Net investment income was $459K.
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio at a glance
In short: The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio gave $580K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $580,336
- +190.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,067
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,122,936
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stand Together Trust ($250K). Together the top 5 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio gives
- In 2025 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $580K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust Baltimore, MD | General Support | $250,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA New York, NY | For kasser joint institute for food, water & energy security | $100,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | For Flandrau Planetarium Operation | $97,003 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | For Educational Programs, Exhibits, and Resources | $33,333 |
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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 | $3,122,936 | $538,259 | $663,643 | $580,336 | 5 | $583,506 | $458,931 | $262,092 |
| 2024 | $3,248,320 | $407,700 | $273,800 | $200,000 | 2 | $202,221 | $335,987 | $250,967 |
| 2023 | $3,114,420 | $164,163 | $63,343 | — | — | — | $85,820 | $209,404 |
| 2022 | $3,013,600 | $-18,373 | $60,963 | — | — | — | — | $205,470 |
| 2021 | $3,092,936 | $247,235 | $56,724 | — | — | — | $190,511 | $212,992 |
| 2020 | $2,902,425 | $-61,991 | $94,657 | — | — | — | $1,631 | $167,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Kasser
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
I. Michael Kasser
Officer
Director → Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio
How much does The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio give each year?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio gave $580K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 2 grants.
What is The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's typical grant size?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $116,067, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio give grants?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's top state is Maryland, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (40%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's largest grantees?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Stand Together Trust ($250,000), Jewish National Fund USA ($100,000) and Arizona Theatre Company ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $584K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's EIN?
The I Michael and Beth Kasser Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2608894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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