The Kyser Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 56-6061070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$887K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle | Chapel Hill, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Compass Center for Women & Families | Chapel Hill, NC | Increase self-sufficiency and prevent domestic violence | $10,000 |
| Unc-Tv | Research Triangle Park, NC | Provide quality educational television content | $5,000 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Chapel Hill, NC | Teaching, research and public service | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Library at Unc - Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Southern historic collection | $3,000 |
| Unc - Ch | Chapel Hill, NC | Support carolina covenant's mission to provide financial assistance to eligible low-income students | $3,000 |
| Unc - Chapel Hill Department of Romance Languages (Italian) | Chapel Hill, NC | Romance languages, italian department | $3,000 |
| Empowerment Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Ackland Art Museum | Chapel Hill, NC | Education in the creation & appreciation of art work | $1,000 |
| The Chelsea Art Theatre Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | To provide support for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| El Futuro | Durham, NC | Increase self awareness for mental health services for latino families | $500 |
| Wcpe Radio | Wake Forest, NC | Deliver fine classical music programing | $500 |
| Wunc Radio | Chapel Hill, NC | Enhance radio appreciation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621209349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6061070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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