The Kayser Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kayser Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,750 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $57,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$212,750
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $204,000 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $198,500 | 36 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $212,750 | 24 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Taylor President 600 Travis Suite 2800, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 226-1393 |
| What to submit | A letter outlining the purpose for which that money is to be used. |
| Restrictions | Should be organization described in irc section 501 (c) (3) |
What The Kayser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $205,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support of one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. | $57,500 |
| Children's Fund Inc | Support of a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to helping early stage charties fulfill their mission to provide critical services to disadvantaged children. | $19,000 |
| Texas A&m University | Support of a program at texas a&m university that encourages engineering students to further extend their education earning a certificate. | $15,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | Support of houstons non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre. | $13,000 |
| Performing Arts Houston | Support of a nonprofit organization that amplify the arts. It present performances and learning experiences from artists around the world. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support of an organization whose mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and meet human needs without discrimination. They are international movement based on the love of god. | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Support of an organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with a critical illness in united states. | $9,000 |
| Arms Seeds of Hope | Support of a foundation that builds community and provides financial support for talented young adults though generous tuition and book scholarships to underpriviledged local high school graduates. | $7,500 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Support of a program to provide nature education to people of all ages and protect and enhance the arboretum as a haven and sanctuary for native plants and animals. | $7,500 |
| The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Support of the nations oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military children. | $7,500 |
| Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | Support of a program supporting research dedicated to finding a cure for all debilitating headaches. | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support of an organizaion that creates and support one on one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support of an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals of all ages with disabilities and their families. | $5,000 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | Support of the houston texans program that aims to make flag football accessible to all girls all across texas. | $5,000 |
| Mission Centers of Houston | Support of a christ-centered organization that provides physical and spiritual needs of people living in houston's inner city through ongoing relationships. | $5,000 |
| Texas Interfaith Housing | Support of an organization that promotes equal housing opportunities for all prospective residents regardless of race , color, creed, religion, etc. | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Support of a faith based organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven and a path to lasting independence. | $4,500 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Assoc | Support of a scholarship awards program for outstanding graduating seniors in the houston area. | $4,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Support of a christian program that provides various support for at risk children ages two to six in living in poverty. | $3,250 |
| Association of Women Attorneys | Support of a foundation dedicated to providing scholarships to outstanding students in houston law schools and probono fellowship programs. | $3,000 |
| Cenikor Foundation | Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents. | $3,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Support of an organization that helps reduce homelessness in houston and help them break free from poverty. | $3,000 |
| Chance for Hope Foundation | Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research. | $2,500 |
| The Living Bank | Support of an organization that works to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Taylor
- Don Glendenning
Questions people ask
Does The Kayser Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kayser Foundation give?
$212,750 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kayser Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Taylor (President) and Don Glendenning (Vice President).
What does The Kayser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.