M & J Kaiser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
M & J Kaiser Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,200 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $29,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,200
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,300 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,200 | 26 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $83,300 | 28 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $123,200 | 25 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
M & J Kaiser Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What M & J Kaiser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $49,700 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $29,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $20,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Lutheran Church | General operations | $29,500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Sharlot Hall Historical Society | General operations | $11,000 |
| Texarts | General operations | $9,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association | General operations | $7,500 |
| Eanes Education Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ballet Austin | General operations | $4,000 |
| Agape House | General operations | $3,000 |
| Hope for the Hurting | General operations | $3,000 |
| Best Buddies | General operations | $3,000 |
| Support Hoover Ridge | General operations | $3,000 |
| North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame | General operations | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Foundation Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
| Zachary Scott Theater Center | General operations | $2,000 |
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fraser | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Prescott Public Library | General operations | $1,000 |
| National Museum of the American Indian | General operations | $1,000 |
| Phippen Museum | General operations | $1,000 |
| State Historical Society of North Dakota | General operations | $1,000 |
| The School of Architecture | General operations | $1,000 |
| Highlands Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio | General operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane E Kaiser
- Shannon Street
- Susan Posey
Questions people ask
Does M & J Kaiser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M & J Kaiser Foundation give?
$123,200 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs M & J Kaiser Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane E Kaiser (Vice President), Shannon Street (Secretary) and Susan Posey (President & Treasurer).
What does M & J Kaiser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.