Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $126,000 the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,500 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $126,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 19 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Henry B and Jessie W Keiser 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 Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $62,250 |
| Maryland | 5 | $22,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $17,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Epsilon Educational Endowment | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur Beach State Park Inc | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Weeks Brick House | Unrestricted use | $8,000 |
| Palm Beach Dar | Unrestricted use | $7,500 |
| Scotland AME Zion Church | Unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church | Unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | Unrestricted use | $4,000 |
| University of Michigan SMTD Fund | Unrestricted use | $3,750 |
| Martha Cook Building Capital Fund | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Martha Cook Building Annual Fund | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Beth CH CH Rescue Squad (BCCRS) | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Community School | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| The Federalist Society | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Myers Park Presbyterian | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| The National String Symphonia | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University School of Law | Unrestricted use | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew R Keiser
- Betsy K Smith
- Lindsay R Keiser
- Alexander K Smith
Questions people ask
Does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew R Keiser (President), Betsy K Smith (Vice President), Lindsay R Keiser (Director) and Alexander K Smith (Director).
What does Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.