Funding search · EIN 746050591 · Houston, TX

The Kayser Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

85
grants reported
$743,250
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

childrenhoustoncancerdedicatedserviceseducationcommunitycritical

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3 grants matching “pediatric cancer · $7,500

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2024

    Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research.

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2023

    Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research.

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2022

    Support of a program that provides support services for children fighting cancer. The organization also supports pediatric cancer research.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Md Anderson Cancer Center3 grants · $282,500
  • Children'S Fund3 grants · $40,000
  • Make-a-Wish Foundation3 grants · $25,500
  • Memorial Hermann Foundation2 grants · $23,500
  • Astros Foundation1 grant · $21,250
  • Refuel Cares Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Lls) 1st Annual Refue2 grants · $20,000
  • Texas Children'S Hospital3 grants · $18,000
  • Society for the Performing Arts2 grants · $17,500
  • Cenikor Foundation3 grants · $17,000
  • Greater Houston Partnership Foundation1 grant · $16,000

Giving over time

$340,750
2022
$204,000
2023
$198,500
2024

Grant history

All 85 reported grants, largest first.

  • $200,000

    Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

  • $65,000

    Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

  • $21,250

    Astros Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a foundation that provides youth sports, education and efforts to reduce homelessness. (official charity of houston astros mlb team)

  • $20,000

    Children'S Fund · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to helping early stage charties fulfill their mission to provide critical services to disadvantaged children.

  • $17,500

    Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

  • $16,000

    Greater Houston Partnership Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization that strives to make houston one of the best places to live work and build a business.

  • $14,500

    Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a gala that raises funds for the healthcare system that provides critical programs to meet the community's needs.

  • $10,000

    Agape Development · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an christian organization serving the ost/south union community and being a part of it.

  • $10,000

    Meals On Wheels · Conroe, TX · 2024

    Support of a program that provides services and food for seniors and their families while improving health and well-being of the community.

  • $10,000

    Performing Arts Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a nonprofit organization that amplify the arts. It present performances and learning experiences from artists around the world.

  • $10,000

    Refuel Cares Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Lls) 1st Annual Refue · Rye Brook, NY · 2024

    Support of a program and event that benefits the leukemia & lymohoma society. The mission is to cure blood cancer and improve lives.

  • $10,000

    University of Houston - Law Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a charitable organization supporting the law school directly providing essential support of school operations to provide a good education.

  • $10,000

    Children'S Fund · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to helping early stage charties fulfill their mission to provide critical services to disadvantaged children.

  • $10,000

    Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Support of a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to enrich life of the city with wisdom and imagination of humanities.

  • $10,000

    Refuel Cares Foundation Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Lls) 1st Annual Refue · Rye Brook, NY · 2023

    Support of a program and event that benefits the leukemia & lymohoma society. The mission is to cure blood cancer and improve lives.

  • $10,000

    Society for the Performing Arts · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organizaion that presents performances and learning experiences featuring artists from around the world.

  • $10,000

    University of Texas Law School Foundation · Austin, TX · 2023

    Support of a charitable organization supporting the law school directly providing essential support of school operations to provide a good education.

  • $10,000

    Cenikor Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents.

  • $10,000

    Children'S Fund · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization dedicated to helping provide critical services to disadvantaged children in houston area.

  • $10,000

    Tex Protects · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Support of a program that fights child abuse and negelect on a legislative level.

  • $9,000

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Stafford, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with a critical illness in united states.

  • $9,000

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Stafford, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with a critical illness in united states.

  • $9,000

    Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of philanthropic event that is a crucial source of funding that helps ensure memorial hermann's ongoing commitment and ability to provide critical programs

  • $8,000

    Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of the advocacy group humbly fighting for children living with cancer by producing philanthropic events.

  • $7,500

    Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    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 · Alexandria, VA · 2024

    Support of the nations oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military children.

  • $7,500

    Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston, TX · 2023

    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

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Stafford, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with a critical illness in united states.

  • $7,500

    Society for the Performing Arts · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization that performing arts houston connects audiences with exceptional artists through diverse performances and learning experiences.

  • $7,000

    Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Assoc · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a scholarship awards program for outstanding graduating seniors in the houston area.

  • $6,500

    Houston Texans Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of the houston texans program that aims to make flag football accessible to all girls all across texas.

  • $6,000

    Arms Seeds of Hope · Houston, TX · 2024

    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.

  • $6,000

    Houston Maritime Center & Museum · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization navigating houstons origin and maritime connection to the world through education experiences and exhibits.

  • $6,000

    Houston Maritime Museum · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a non-profit organization educating the community on maritime history and industry.

  • $5,000

    Big Brothers Big Sisters · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organizaion that creates and support one on one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

  • $5,000

    Cenikor Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents.

  • $5,000

    Inspire Women · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a organization that empowers women though leadership training, discipleship groups, and scholarships to bible seminary.

  • $5,000

    Mission Centers of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    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

    The Bryan Museum · Galveston, TX · 2024

    Support of a museum with a misson to bring the history of texas and the american west to life through exhibits and collections.

  • $5,000

    American Heart Association · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a long time organization that is devoted to fighting heart disease and stroke while helping people build longer, healthier lives.

  • $5,000

    Covenant House Texas · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a faith based organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven and a path to lasting independence.

  • $5,000

    Literacy Now · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization that works with underprivileged children to improve their reading levels.

  • $5,000

    Pathways for Little Feet · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a faith based adoption assistance program to help families overcome the financial barrier of adoption while glorifying god.

  • $5,000

    Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of the advocacy group humbly fighting for children living with cancer by producing philanthropic events.

  • $5,000

    Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a program supporting research dedicated to finding a cure for all debilitating headaches.

  • $5,000

    Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of the advocacy group humbly fighting for children living with cancer by producing philanthropic events.

  • $5,000

    The Living Bank · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization that works to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants.

  • $5,000

    Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a foundation that bring relief to sufferers, globally, who are afflicted with headaches through researchers dedicated to finding a cure for all debilitating headaches

  • $4,000

    Law Rocks · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2024

    Support of an organization where legal professionals battle with music to benefit their favorite local charities.

  • $4,000

    Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Assoc · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a scholarship awards program for outstanding graduating seniors in the houston area.

  • $4,000

    Law Rocks · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2023

    Support of an organization where legal professionals battle with music to benefit their favorite local charities.

  • $3,250

    Small Steps Nurturing Center · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a christian program that provides various support for at risk children ages two to six in living in poverty.

  • $3,000

    Jcc Houston Irvine Kaplan Children'S Scholarship Fund · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization with a goal to develop and strengthen jewish identity, foster jewish values and enrich jewish and greater community. This event provides financial assistance to kids in need.

  • $3,000

    Child Advocates · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a program that provides life saving advocacy that helps abused and neglected children exit foster care to safe permanent homes quickly.

  • $3,000

    Child Advocates · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a program that provides life saving advocacy that helps abused and neglected children exit foster care to safe permanent homes quickly.

  • $2,500

    Baftx British American Foundation of Texas · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a foundation that assists gifted and talented youth with financial support to complete their studies.

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2024

    Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research.

  • $2,500

    Friends of West University Parks · West University Place, TX · 2024

    Support of a volunteer based organization dedicated to raising funds for development and improvement of parks and green spaces in west u.

  • $2,500

    Houston Audubon · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization dedicated to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in greater houston gulf coast region.

  • $2,500

    Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an exciting shopping event with houston tridelta supporting university of texas md anderson childrens cancer center.

  • $2,500

    Big Brothers Big Sisters · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organizaion that creates and support one on one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

  • $2,500

    Cancare (29th Annual Hope Luncheon) · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a program that provides hope and healing to the cancer community by ensuring anyone facing cancer has a survivor by their side.

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2023

    Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research.

  • $2,500

    The Heritage Society · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization whose mission is to tell the diverse history of houston and texas though art and education.

  • $2,500

    American Heart Association · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization dedicated to improving heart health and reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

  • $2,500

    Big Brothers Big Sisters · Irving, TX · 2022

    Support of a non-profit organization that helps children realize their potential and build their futures.

  • $2,500

    Buffalo Bayou Partnership · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of the non-profit organization revitalizing and transforming buffalo bayou, houston's most significant natural resource.

  • $2,500

    Chance for Hope Foundation · Pearland, TX · 2022

    Support of a program that provides support services for children fighting cancer. The organization also supports pediatric cancer research.

  • $2,500

    Helping Hands Ministries · Tallulah Falls, GA · 2022

    Support for a local family through a charity dedicated through god's calling to serve others. (providing direct assistance cormier family)

  • $2,500

    Hispanic Bar Association of Houston · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of an organization committed to advancing hispanics in the legal profession

  • $2,000

    Child Advocates · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a program that provides life saving advocacy that helps abused and neglected children exit foster care to safe permanent homes quickly.

  • $2,000

    Forge for Families · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a local school to purchase a needed item for sports team.

  • $2,000

    The Living Bank · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization that works to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants.

  • $2,000

    Cenikor Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents.

  • $2,000

    Search Homeless Services · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of an organization that helps reduce homelessness in houston and help them break free from poverty.

  • $1,500

    Anti-Defamation League · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization fighting hatred in all forms. Adl also sponsors major fundraising events annually.

  • $1,500

    Search Homeless Services · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization that helps reduce homelessness in houston and help them break free from poverty.

  • $1,500

    South Asian Bar Association of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization dedicated to the needs, concerns , and interests of lawyers of south asian heritage. They promote professional development through networking advocacy and mentoring. The houston chapter serves read all
  • $1,500

    The Parish School · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of a school that empowers children who have communication delays and learning diffrences through innovative therapy.

  • $1,500

    Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024

    Support of an organization dedicated to supporting and sustaining charitable efforts of its donors and programs via low cost solutions/services to simplify charitable giving.

  • $1,500

    Sons of the American Revolution · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a program is to promote patriotism and to preserve our american heritage by fortifying the principles and values embodied in the declaration of independence. Funds raised in support of us veterans.

  • $1,250

    Somos Latina Lawyers · Houston, TX · 2024

    Support of an organization dedicated to serving the latina legal community providing professional development and mentorship.

  • $1,000

    Lanier Pto (for Baseballsoftball Backstop) · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support of a local middle school to purchase a needed item for sports team field.

  • $1,000

    Houston Food Bank · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of the local food bank event that raises funds to meet the daily need for food in the community.

  • $1,000

    University of Houston - College of Business · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support of a scholarship honering real estate philanthropist engineer marvy finger / marvy finger family foundation

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