Keiser Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keiser Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $15,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,500 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $41,500 | 13 | $974,900 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Keiser Family 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 Keiser Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Par | General use | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Westonka Food Shelf | General use | $4,000 |
| Brother Dan's Food Pantry St Francis Xavier Church | General use | $4,000 |
| Allina Hospice Foundation | General use | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | General use | $2,500 |
| TSC Alliance | General use | $2,500 |
| MN Hooved Animal Rescue | General use | $2,000 |
| Brave Heart Estate Injured Soldiers Inc | General use | $1,500 |
| Grandview PTO | General use | $1,250 |
| St Philip the Deacon | General use | $1,250 |
| Salem Covenant Church | General use | $1,000 |
| Cross in the Woods | General use | $1,000 |
| Westonka Lacrosse | General use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Evenson
- Amy Evenson
- Susan Keiser
Questions people ask
Does Keiser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keiser Family Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Keiser Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Evenson (VP & Treasur), Amy Evenson (President) and Susan Keiser (Director).
What does Keiser Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.