Kiefer Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 25-6398522 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARYANN SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | BANK OF AMERICA 50 CENTRAL AVE, SARASOTA FL 34236 |
| Phone | 9419514124 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF GRANT AND ACTIVITY OR ORGANIZATION; CONTACT TRUSTEE FOR DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15 |
| Restrictions | IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF TRUST DOCUMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Providence | St Mary of the Woods, IN | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church | Longboat Key, FL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orlando High School | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted general | $23,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Diocese of Venice in Florida | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Faine House | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Kdc Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $163,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $157,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621119349102017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6398522
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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