The Keyser Foundation
The Keyser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
The Keyser Foundation at a glance
In short: The Keyser Foundation gave $250K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,667
- -79.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $6,267,729
- +37.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Keyser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($100K). Together the top 6 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Keyser Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2023) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Albany, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Art With A Heart in Healthcare Inc Jacksonville, FL | General | $75,000 |
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Soil Health Institute Morrisville, NC | General | $15,000 |
| Liftup Routt County Steamboat Springs, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Strings Music Festival Steamboat Springs, CO | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,267,729 | $2,385,639 | $295,919 | $250,000 | 6 | $250,000 | $1,492,805 | $315,213 |
| 2024 | $4,549,803 | $1,132,088 | $246,439 | $205,009 | 1 | $205,009 | $93,382 | $243,150 |
| 2023 | $4,569,135 | $442,031 | $218,305 | $177,000 | 1 | $177,257 | $408,983 | $206,994 |
| 2022 | $4,345,409 | $636,772 | $62,979 | — | — | $9,365 | $143,513 | $184,637 |
| 2021 | $4,164,340 | $5,996,115 | $1,274 | — | — | — | $1,994,738 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Keyser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $315K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Keyser Foundation is led by Richard L Keyser, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard L Keyser
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Keyser
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Keyser
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Keyser Foundation
How much does The Keyser Foundation give each year?
The Keyser Foundation gave $250K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 1 grant.
What is The Keyser Foundation's typical grant size?
The Keyser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $32,500, and its average grant was $41,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Keyser Foundation give grants?
The Keyser Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Keyser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Keyser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Keyser Foundation's largest grantees?
The Keyser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($100,000), Art With A Heart in Healthcare Inc ($75,000) and The Conservation Fund ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keyser Foundation?
The Keyser Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (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 is The Keyser Foundation's EIN?
The Keyser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3116377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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