Private foundation · Houston, TX
The Kayser Foundation
Typical grant size
$2K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
100
Repeat grantees
42
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactDAVID TAYLOR PRESIDENT · 7132261393
MaterialsA LETTER OUTLINING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THAT MONEY IS TO BE USED.
RestrictionsSHOULD BE ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3)
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
David Taylor
PRESIDENT
Don Glendenning
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeff Love
PRESIDENT
Kenneth Simon
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
445
Total grants awarded
$2.3M
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$199K
36 grants
2023
$204K
25 grants
2022
$341K
24 grants
2021
$160K
28 grants
2020
$132K
29 grants
2019
$206K
37 grants
2018
$132K
30 grants
2017
$106K
31 grants
2016
$189K
49 grants
2015
$179K
38 grants
2014
$216K
65 grants
2013
$202K
53 grants
Top recipients
Md Anderson Cancer Center
11 grants · TX
$378K
10 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$66K
Make-a-wish Foundation
9 grants · TX
$66K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$61K
J Clements Baylor University
3 grants · TX
$60K
Boys and Girls Club of America
4 grants · TX
$57K
7 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$53K
9 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$40K
Memorial Herman Foundation
7 grants · TX
$36K
Boys and Girls Club of America (greater Houston)
3 grants · TX
$36K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Children's Fund Inc
SUPPORT OF A 100% VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING EARLY STAGE CHARTIES FULFILL THEIR MISSION TO PROVID…
TX · TY 2024
$20K
Md Anderson Cancer Center
SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED CENTERS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO CANCER PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND…
TX · TY 2024
$18K
University of Houston - Law Foundation
SUPPORT OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE LAW SCHOOL DIRECTLY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS…
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Performing Arts Houston
SUPPORT OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT AMPLIFY THE ARTS. IT PRESENT PERFORMANCES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES FROM ARTISTS…
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Refuel Cares Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls) 1st Annual Refue
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM AND EVENT THAT BENEFITS THE LEUKEMIA & LYMOHOMA SOCIETY. THE MISSION IS TO CURE BLOOD CANCER AND IM…
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Agape Development
SUPPORT OF AN CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE OST/SOUTH UNION COMMUNITY AND BEING A PART OF IT.
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Meals on Wheels
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND FOOD FOR SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEIN…
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Make-a-wish Foundation
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT GRANTS A WISH OF A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS IN UNITED STATES.
TX · TY 2024
$9K
Texas Children's Hospital
SUPPORT OF THE ADVOCACY GROUP HUMBLY FIGHTING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER BY PRODUCING PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS.
TX · TY 2024
$8K
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
SUPPORT OF THE NATIONS OLDEST AND LARGEST PROVIDER OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO MILITARY CHILDREN.
VA · TY 2024
$8K
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NATURE EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ARBORETUM AS A HAVEN …
TX · TY 2024
$8K
Houston Texans Foundation
SUPPORT OF THE HOUSTON TEXANS PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO MAKE FLAG FOOTBALL ACCESSIBLE TO ALL GIRLS ALL ACROSS TEXAS.
TX · TY 2024
$7K
Arms Seeds of Hope
SUPPORT OF A FOUNDATION THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TALENTED YOUNG ADULTS THOUGH GENEROUS T…
TX · TY 2024
$6K
The Bryan Museum
SUPPORT OF A MUSEUM WITH A MISSON TO BRING THE HISTORY OF TEXAS AND THE AMERICAN WEST TO LIFE THROUGH EXHIBITS AND COLLE…
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Mission Centers of Houston
SUPPORT OF A CHRIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HOUSTON'S INNER…
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Big Brothers Big Sisters
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZAION THAT CREATES AND SUPPORT ONE ON ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE …
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Cenikor Foundation
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING QUALITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS.
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Inspire Women
SUPPORT OF A ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS WOMEN THOUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO BIBLE…
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Law Rocks Inc
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION WHERE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS BATTLE WITH MUSIC TO BENEFIT THEIR FAVORITE LOCAL CHARITIES.
CA · TY 2024
$4K
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Assoc
SUPPORT OF A SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIORS IN THE HOUSTON AREA.
TX · TY 2024
$4K
Small Steps Nurturing Center
SUPPORT OF A CHRISTIAN PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VARIOUS SUPPORT FOR AT RISK CHILDREN AGES TWO TO SIX IN LIVING IN POVERTY.
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Jcc Houston Irvine Kaplan Children's Scholarship Fund
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION WITH A GOAL TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, FOSTER JEWISH VALUES AND ENRICH JEWISH…
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Friends of West University Parks
SUPPORT OF A VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF PARKS AND GREEN …
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Chance for Hope Foundation
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILES, AS WELL AS PEDIATRIC CAN…
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Houston Audubon
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS IN GREATER HOUSTON GULF COA…
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies Inc
SUPPORT OF AN EXCITING SHOPPING EVENT WITH HOUSTON TRIDELTA SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CHILDRENS CANCER …
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Baftx British American Foundation of Texas
SUPPORT OF A FOUNDATION THAT ASSISTS GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES.
TX · TY 2024
$3K
The Living Bank
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE SHORTAGE OF ORGANS FOR LIFESAVING TRANSPLANTS.
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Child Advocates Inc
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LIFE SAVING ADVOCACY THAT HELPS ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN EXIT FOSTER CARE TO SAF…
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Forge for Families
SUPPORT OF A LOCAL SCHOOL TO PURCHASE A NEEDED ITEM FOR SPORTS TEAM.
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Search Homeless Services
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN HOUSTON AND HELP THEM BREAK FREE FROM POVERTY.
TX · TY 2024
$2K
South Asian Bar Association of Houston
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS, CONCERNS , AND INTERESTS OF LAWYERS OF SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE. THEY PRO…
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Tulsa Community Foundation
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING CHARITABLE EFFORTS OF ITS DONORS AND PROGRAMS VIA LOW …
OK · TY 2024
$2K
Anti-defamation League
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION FIGHTING HATRED IN ALL FORMS. ADL ALSO SPONSORS MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS ANNUALLY.
TX · TY 2024
$2K
The Parish School
SUPPORT OF A SCHOOL THAT EMPOWERS CHILDREN WHO HAVE COMMUNICATION DELAYS AND LEARNING DIFFRENCES THROUGH INNOVATIVE THER…
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Somos Latina Lawyers
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE LATINA LEGAL COMMUNITY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTOR…
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Md Anderson Cancer Center
SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED CENTERS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO CANCER PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND…
TX · TY 2023
$65K
Memorial Hermann Foundation
SUPPORT OF A GALA THAT RAISES FUNDS FOR THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES CRITICAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S NE…
TX · TY 2023
$15K
University of Texas Law School Foundation
SUPPORT OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE LAW SCHOOL DIRECTLY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS…
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Children's Fund Inc
SUPPORT OF A 100% VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING EARLY STAGE CHARTIES FULFILL THEIR MISSION TO PROVID…
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Refuel Cares Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls) 1st Annual Refue
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM AND EVENT THAT BENEFITS THE LEUKEMIA & LYMOHOMA SOCIETY. THE MISSION IS TO CURE BLOOD CANCER AND IM…
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
SUPPORT OF A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIFE OF THE CITY WITH WISDOM AND IMAGINATION …
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Society for the Performing Arts
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZAION THAT PRESENTS PERFORMANCES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES FEATURING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Make-a-wish Foundation
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT GRANTS A WISH OF A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS IN UNITED STATES.
TX · TY 2023
$9K
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NATURE EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ARBORETUM AS A HAVEN …
TX · TY 2023
$8K
Houston Maritime Center & Museum
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION NAVIGATING HOUSTONS ORIGIN AND MARITIME CONNECTION TO THE WORLD THROUGH EDUCATION EXPERIENCES…
TX · TY 2023
$6K
Texas Children's Hospital
SUPPORT OF THE ADVOCACY GROUP HUMBLY FIGHTING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER BY PRODUCING PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS.
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Pathways for Little Feet
SUPPORT OF A FAITH BASED ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME THE FINANCIAL BARRIER OF ADOPTION WHILE G…
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Literacy Now
SUPPORT OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN TO IMPROVE THEIR READING LEVELS.
TX · TY 2023
$5K
American Heart Association
SUPPORT OF A LONG TIME ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEVOTED TO FIGHTING HEART DISEASE AND STROKE WHILE HELPING PEOPLE BUILD LONG…
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.