Henry B and Jessie W Keiser Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-2133587 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$135K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$3,750
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Epsilon Educational Endowment | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur Beach State Park Inc | North Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Weeks Brick House | Greenland, NH | Unrestricted use | $8,000 |
| Palm Beach Dar | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted use | $7,500 |
| Scotland AME Zion Church | Potomac, MD | Unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | Nw Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $4,000 |
| University of Michigan Smtd Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted use | $3,750 |
| Martha Cook Building Capital Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Martha Cook Building Annual Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Beth Ch Ch Rescue Squad (Bccrs) | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Community School | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Myers Park Presbyterian | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | Warren, MI | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| The National String Symphonia | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University School of Law | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $126,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $134,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600629349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2133587
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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