The Keiser Foundation
The Keiser Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grantmaking included support for organizations in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, as well as hardship assistance grants to individuals in Connecticut.
The Keiser Foundation at a glance
In short: The Keiser Foundation gave $482K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,744
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,299
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,530
- Total assets
- $739,173
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Keiser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Keiser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quinnipiac University ($250K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($8,242), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 206 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Keiser Foundation gives
- Giving grew 319% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $482K (2025). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Charitable Event | $125,000 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Quinnipiac School of Nursing Community Engagement Program | $125,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England Hartford, CT | JA BizTown and Finance Park | $40,000 |
| Christian Community Action Inc New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | The Keiser Foundation Study Abroad Support Fund | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,758 |
| B Romanucci Derby, CT | Hardship Assistance Grant | $4,000 |
| D Musco East Haven, CT | Hardship Assistance Grant | $4,000 |
| H Suggs New Haven, CT | Hardship Assistance Grant | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that it has no plans for dissolution. It reported that, during the taxable year ending December 31, 2025, distributions from sources other than current income totaled $481,743 and resulted in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $739,173 | $436,108 | $504,159 | $481,744 | 66 | $492,586 | $376,201 | $35,216 |
| 2024 | $807,224 | $179,533 | $478,916 | $456,748 | 82 | $467,007 | $331,994 | $54,190 |
| 2023 | $1,106,607 | $165,859 | $364,681 | $341,560 | 48 | $351,618 | $205,938 | $68,358 |
| 2022 | $1,305,429 | $180,857 | $139,491 | $115,000 | 3 | $125,474 | $215,092 | $73,219 |
| 2021 | $1,264,063 | $555,829 | $210,459 | $187,000 | 7 | $196,898 | $197,632 | $70,871 |
| 2020 | $918,693 | $112,520 | $89,897 | $70,000 | 3 | — | $138,761 | $60,380 |
| 2019 | $896,070 | $61,133 | $141,276 | $122,000 | 6 | — | $51,671 | $61,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Keiser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 included support for a university, a youth education program, a social service organization, and individual hardship assistance.
Quinnipiac University describes its mission as preparing graduates as “enlightened global citizens” for future careers, while pursuing an ambitious, inclusive, and innovative future. Christian Community Action Inc. describes itself as an ecumenical social service organization providing help, housing, and hope to low-income people in New Haven.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $481,744. Grant amounts ranged from $534 to $125,000, with a median grant of $2,530. Among the largest awards were two grants of $125,000 to Quinnipiac University—one for a charitable event and one for its School of Nursing Community Engagement Program—and $40,000 to Junior Achievement of Southwest New England for JA BizTown and Finance Park. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Christian Community Action Inc. for general and unrestricted support and $10,000 to Gettysburg College for the Keiser Foundation Study Abroad Support Fund. The filing also lists multiple $4,000 hardship assistance grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David W. Keiser as president, director, and secretary. It lists Amanda Keiser, Barbara Keiser, Joseph Keiser, and Stephanie Kraus as vice presidents.
The Keiser Foundation is led by David W Keiser, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David W Keiser
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Keiser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Keiser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Keiser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kraus
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Keiser Foundation
How much does The Keiser Foundation give each year?
The Keiser Foundation gave $482K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $457K across 82 grants.
What is The Keiser Foundation's typical grant size?
The Keiser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,530, and its average grant was $7,299, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Keiser Foundation give grants?
The Keiser Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (48 grants), Hamden, CT (4 grants), West Haven, CT (3 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does The Keiser Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Keiser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance Grant" (60 grants).
Who are The Keiser Foundation's largest grantees?
The Keiser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Quinnipiac University ($250,000 across 2 grants), Junior Achievement of Southwest New England ($45,000 across 2 grants) and Christian Community Action Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($8,242), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keiser Foundation?
The Keiser Foundation reported $739K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $493K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Keiser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, a youth education program, a social service organization, and individual hardship assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Keiser Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Keiser Foundation's EIN?
The Keiser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0858768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Keiser 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Keiser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-keiser-foundation-morg_aec996a0844b4b7dad7a7e54a1aff315
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