The Kiefer Foundation Inc
The Kiefer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reisterstown, Maryland. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Kiefer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kiefer Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 38% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $59,653
- +188.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,589
- +55.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kiefer Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants were instructed to submit a brief statement outlining their organization and the intended use of the requested funds to Randolph S Kiefer. The filing lists no deadline. Its application instructions are from a final return and should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Randolph S Kiefer
Mailing address: 59 Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
Phone: (410) 526-7495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kiefer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Barnabas and St Susann Coptic Ch ($30K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states a preference for organizations in the Greater Baltimore area. In 2022, 99% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients; the listed recipients also included organizations in Washington state and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kiefer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $431. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $375 repeat.
- 23% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $60K (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Susann Coptic Ch Baltimore, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $30,203 |
| The Green Mount School Baltimore, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Mission Helpers of the Sacred Baltimore, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $750 |
| Sacred Hearts Parish Reisterstown, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $600 |
| William Baer School Baltimore, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $600 |
| Lutheran Mission Society Baltimore, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Maryvale Preparatory School Lutherville, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $500 |
| Reistertown Vol FD Reisterstown, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $250 |
| Celtic Arts Foundation Mount Vernon, WA | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $250 |
| Community Crisis Center Reisterstown, MD | Charitable contributions to advance the mission of the organization | $250 |
Ready to take the next step with The Kiefer Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 13 grants in 2022, 7 in 2021, and 16 in 2020.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $23 | $62,204 | $59,653 | 13 | $59,653 | $59,653 |
| 2021 | $62,181 | $2,007 | $21,725 | $20,677 | 7 | $20,677 | $3,548 |
| 2020 | $81,899 | $16 | $15,706 | $13,331 | 16 | — | $4,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kiefer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2022 — 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 2022 filing describes grant purposes as charitable contributions to advance each recipient organization’s mission. Recipients included schools, religious organizations, a volunteer fire department, and social-service organizations.
The Community Crisis Center describes its work as providing funds to individuals in financial crisis and offering food and toiletries. Westminster Rescue Mission says it provides clinical, physical, and spiritual resources to address addiction and hunger. Celtic Arts Foundation describes its mission as promoting Celtic culture through events and educational activities. These are the recipient organizations’ own descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $59,653. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,203, with a median of $500. The largest reported grants were $30,203 to St Barnabas and St Susann Coptic Church and $25,000 to The Green Mount School, both in Baltimore.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Randolph S Kiefer as President, Julie Lee Kiefer-Donlon as Vice President, and Matthew G Kiefer as Secretary-Treasurer.
The Kiefer Foundation Inc is led by Randolph S. Kiefer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Randolph S. Kiefer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Lee Kiefer-Donlon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew G. Kiefer
Secty-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Kiefer Foundation Inc
How much does The Kiefer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kiefer Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $21K across 7 grants.
What is The Kiefer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kiefer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $4,589, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kiefer Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Kiefer Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kiefer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants) and Reisterstown, MD (3 grants).
Does The Kiefer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Kiefer Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kiefer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kiefer Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include St Barnabas and St Susann Coptic Ch ($30,203), The Green Mount School ($25,000) and Mission Helpers of the Sacred ($750), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Kiefer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 filing describes grant purposes as charitable contributions to advance each recipient organization’s mission. Recipients included schools, religious organizations, a volunteer fire department, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kiefer Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Kiefer Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Kiefer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kiefer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kiefer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6050346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Other open foundation grants in Maryland
Maryland Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Kiefer Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Lancelotta Foundation Inc
Ellicott City, MD
The Lancelotta Foundation supports religious, educational, health, human-services, and hunger-relief organizations; in 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median of $2,500. It is based in Maryland, where recipients received 60% of its 2025 grant dollars, with additional funding going to organizations in several other states. The foundation states there is no specific application form or deadline and no restrictions on awards.
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
34
Total Given
$129K
Shirley G Benerofe Foundation Inc
White Plains, NY
Assets
$6K
Grants
1
Total Given
$500
The Lois B Victor Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$209K
Grants
3
Total Given
$110K
Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation
St Petersburg, FL
The foundation supports a range of nonprofits, including education, disability services, mental health, and domestic-violence organizations, with grants across multiple states and the largest share going to Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. It has no specific application form listed; contact Janice Nevills to inquire.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
94
Total Given
$149K
Margaret Dermitt Chart TW
Brooklyn, OH
Assets
$782K
Grants
8
Total Given
$49K
Foulkrod Foundation
Pearland, TX
The foundation supports charitable work in health and medical research, public safety, animal welfare, services for people with developmental disabilities, education, and religion, with most 2024 funding going to Texas and some to organizations in other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $1,700, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$167K
Grants
11
Total Given
$13K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Kiefer Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Kiefer Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?