Kiser Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Kiser Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,958 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,990. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,958
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,990
- Assets$361,093
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,561 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,099 | 9 | $314,697 |
| 2024 | $14,561 | 10 | $326,630 |
| 2025 | $15,958 | 10 | $361,093 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kiser Charitable Trust Karl R Kiser Trustee, PO Box 3431, Albuquerque, NM 87190-3431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | ksquared77@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Required information for proposed grant: charitable purpose amount all relevant grantee information proof of 501(c)(3) status |
| Deadlines | September 1st each year |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What Kiser Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 7 | $10,468 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,990 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mtn | Healthcare & education | $3,990 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Feeding the poor | $3,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Environmental preservation | $2,000 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare for Homeless | Healthcare for the homeless | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law Center | Environmental law | $1,000 |
| The Grief Center | Grief support | $1,000 |
| Pendleton County Public Library | Public education | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Land Conservancy | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| Pendleton County Historical Society | Historical preservation | $500 |
| Open Space Alliance | Open space preservation | $468 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl R Kiser
Questions people ask
Does Kiser Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st each year.
How much does Kiser Charitable Trust give?
$15,958 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kiser Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Karl R Kiser (Trustee).
What does Kiser Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.