The Kayser Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6050591 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$213K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,250 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID TAYLOR PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 TRAVIS SUITE 2800, HOUSTON TX 77002 |
| Phone | 7132261393 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER OUTLINING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THAT MONEY IS TO BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SHOULD BE ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3) |
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
4% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to helping early stage charties fulfill their mission to provide critical services… | $19,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of houstons non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre. | $13,000 |
| Performing Arts Houston | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of an organization whose mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and meet human needs without discrimination. they are… | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Stafford, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of a foundation that builds community and provides financial support for talented young adults though generous tuition and book… | $7,500 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | 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… | $7,500 |
| The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Support of the nations oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military children. | $7,500 |
| Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of a program supporting research dedicated to finding a cure for all debilitating headaches. | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Houston, TX | Support of an organizaion that creates and support one on one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of a christ-centered organization that provides physical and spiritual needs of people living in houston's inner city through… | $5,000 |
| Texas Interfaith Housing | Houston, TX | Support of an organization that promotes equal housing opportunities for all prospective residents regardless of race , color, creed,… | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of a scholarship awards program for outstanding graduating seniors in the houston area. | $4,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of a foundation dedicated to providing scholarships to outstanding students in houston law schools and probono fellowship programs. | $3,000 |
| Cenikor Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents. | $3,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Houston, TX | Support of an organization that helps reduce homelessness in houston and help them break free from poverty. | $3,000 |
| Chance for Hope Foundation | Pearland, TX | 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 | Houston, TX | Support of an organization that works to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,750 | 24 |
| 2024 | $198,500 | 36 |
| 2023 | $204,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601819349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6050591
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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