The Kayser Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 74-6050591

The Kayser Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in Texas in 1961 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization since June 1963. Based in Houston, Texas, the foundation maintains its offices at 600 Travis Street, Suite 2800, Houston, TX 77002-2914.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$199K

-2.7% YoY

Grant Count

+44.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-32.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kayser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

Youth services
Higher education
Medical research
Education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking to organizations in:

Texas
Virginia
Oklahoma

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $973K (94%)

New York $25K (2%)

District of Columbia $15K (1%)

California $8K (1%)

Virginia $8K (1%)

Colorado $3K (0%)

Georgia $3K (0%)

Oklahoma $2K (0%)

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia New York Oklahoma Texas Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAustinBellaireConroeDallasDenverGalvestonGrapevineHoustonIrvingNew YorkPearlandRye BrookSherman OaksStaffordTallulah FallsTulsaWashingtonWest University Place

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Resources:

Total assets (2024): $3,599,439
Total liabilities: $0
Net assets: $3,599,439

Revenue Composition (2024):

Interest revenue: $2,597
Contributions received: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,599,439	$3,612,101	$3,694,816
Revenue	$240,414	$131,994	$163,064
Expenses	$231,811	$231,933	$376,135
Qualifying Distributions	$211,824	$215,172	$354,904
Net Investment Income	$220,427	$115,234	$150,629
Distributable Amount	$227,307	$206,442	$221,884

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

142 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Fund Inc ($20,000), Md Anderson Cancer Center ($17,500), Agape Development ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE DEVELOPMENT HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF AN CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE OST/SOUTH UNION COMMUNITY AND BEING A PART OF IT.	$10,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION FIGHTING HATRED IN ALL FORMS. ADL ALSO SPONSORS MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS ANNUALLY.	$1,500
ARMS SEEDS OF HOPE HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF A FOUNDATION THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TALENTED YOUNG ADULTS THOUGH GENEROUS TUITION AND BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.	$6,000
BAFTX BRITISH AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF A FOUNDATION THAT ASSISTS GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES.	$2,500
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZAION THAT CREATES AND SUPPORT ONE ON ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.	$5,000
CENIKOR FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING QUALITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS.	$5,000
CHANCE FOR HOPE FOUNDATION PEARLAND, TX	SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILES, AS WELL AS PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.	$2,500
CHILD ADVOCATES INC HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LIFE SAVING ADVOCACY THAT HELPS ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN EXIT FOSTER CARE TO SAFE PERMANENT HOMES QUICKLY.	$2,000
CHILDREN'S FUND INC HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF A 100% VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING EARLY STAGE CHARTIES FULFILL THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.	$20,000
FORGE FOR FAMILIES HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF A LOCAL SCHOOL TO PURCHASE A NEEDED ITEM FOR SPORTS TEAM.	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID TAYLOR	PRESIDENT	—	—
DON GLENDENNING	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—

Contact Information

Telephone: 713-226-1393
EIN: 74-6050591

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kayser Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Youth services • Higher education • Medical research • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from The Kayser Foundation?

**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$200,000 • Total giving in 2024: $198,500 • The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program across its priority areas **Financial Activity (2024):** • Revenue: $240,414 • Expenses: $231,811 • Net income: $8,603

Where does The Kayser Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking to organizations in: • Texas • Virginia • Oklahoma

What size grants does The Kayser Foundation award?

In 2024, The Kayser Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $199K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Kayser Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kayser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.