Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,907 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $35,000. 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$110,907
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,710 the year before.
94% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,627 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,710 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $110,907 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Lynne & Richard Kaiser 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 Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $6,345 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $61,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $25,900 |
| California | 2 | $5,062 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,600 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund | Charitable | $35,000 |
| New York Festival of Song | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Peggy Adams | Charitable | $12,300 |
| The Friends of McGill University Inc | Charitable | $6,345 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Addison Gallery Fund | Charitable | $3,600 |
| CCC | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Nemc Legacy Campaign | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Asap Cats | Charitable | $3,262 |
| Adam's Tefillin Bank | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Scarsdale Library | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Greenwich Alliance Education Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Matthew Scott Budner Foundation | Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Armory Art Center | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Tikva Children's Home | Charitable | $1,800 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne Kaiser
Questions people ask
Does Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation give?
$110,907 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynne Kaiser (Trustee, As Req).
What does Lynne & Richard Kaiser Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.