William S Kaiser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3505536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$435K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$8,333
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | North Adams, MA | Support | $300,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc | Becket, MA | Support | $50,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Burbank, CA | Support | $16,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc | Boston, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Danspace Project Inc | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Collective Power for Reproductive Justice | Amherst, MA | Support | $9,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | Berkeley, CA | Support | $8,333 |
| Bagly Inc | Boston, MA | Support | $8,333 |
| Safe Passageinc | Northampton, MA | Support | $8,333 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | Support | $5,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434,999 | 12 |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $199,999 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349101496
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3505536
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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