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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 74-6050591

The Kayser Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 24 grants and $212,750 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
David Taylor President
600 Travis Suite 2800
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 226-1393
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)

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $212,750

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,607,701

  • Tax year 2024

    $198,500

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $3,599,439

  • Tax year 2023

    $204,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $3,612,101

  • Tax year 2022

    $340,750

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,694,816

  • Tax year 2021

    $159,500

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,918,937

  • Tax year 2020

    $132,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $3,739,068

  • Tax year 2019

    $206,250

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $3,746,137

  • Tax year 2018

    $131,500

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $3,827,756

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX

    Support of one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

    $57,500
  2. Children's Fund IncHouston, TX

    Support of a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to helping early stage charties fulfill their mission to provide critical services to disadvantaged children.

    $19,000
  3. Texas A&M UniversityCollege 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
  4. Theatre Under the StarsHouston, TX

    Support of houstons non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre.

    $13,000
  5. Performing Arts HoustonHouston, TX

    Support of a nonprofit organization that amplify the arts. It present performances and learning experiences from artists around the world.

    $10,000
  6. The Salvation ArmyHouston, TX

    Support of an organization whose mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and meet human needs without discrimination. They are international movement based on the love of god.

    $10,000
  7. Make-A-Wish FoundationStafford, TX

    Support of an organization that grants a wish of a child diagnosed with a critical illness in united states.

    $9,000
  8. Arms Seeds of HopeHouston, TX

    Support of a foundation that builds community and provides financial support for talented young adults though generous tuition and book scholarships to underpriviledged local high school graduates.

    $7,500
  9. Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, 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 native plants and animals.

    $7,500
  10. The Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Support of the nations oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military children.

    $7,500
  11. Will Erwin Headache Research FoundationHouston, TX

    Support of a program supporting research dedicated to finding a cure for all debilitating headaches.

    $6,000
  12. Big Brothers Big SistersHouston, TX

    Support of an organizaion that creates and support one on one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

    $5,000
  13. Easter Seals of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Support of an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals of all ages with disabilities and their families.

    $5,000
  14. Houston Texans FoundationHouston, TX

    Support of the houston texans program that aims to make flag football accessible to all girls all across texas.

    $5,000
  15. Mission Centers of HoustonHouston, TX

    Support of a christ-centered organization that provides physical and spiritual needs of people living in houston's inner city through ongoing relationships.

    $5,000
  16. Texas Interfaith HousingHouston, TX

    Support of an organization that promotes equal housing opportunities for all prospective residents regardless of race , color, creed, religion, etc.

    $5,000
  17. Covenant House TexasHouston, TX

    Support of a faith based organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven and a path to lasting independence.

    $4,500
  18. Phi Beta Kappa Alumni AssocHouston, TX

    Support of a scholarship awards program for outstanding graduating seniors in the houston area.

    $4,000
  19. Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TX

    Support of a christian program that provides various support for at risk children ages two to six in living in poverty.

    $3,250
  20. Association of Women AttorneysHouston, TX

    Support of a foundation dedicated to providing scholarships to outstanding students in houston law schools and probono fellowship programs.

    $3,000
  21. Cenikor FoundationHouston, TX

    Support of an organization providing quality substance abuse and behavioral services for adults and adolescents.

    $3,000
  22. Search Homeless ServicesHouston, TX

    Support of an organization that helps reduce homelessness in houston and help them break free from poverty.

    $3,000
  23. Chance for Hope FoundationPearland, TX

    Support of a program that provides support services for children with cancer and their familes, as well as pediatric cancer research.

    $2,500
  24. The Living BankHouston, TX

    Support of an organization that works to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants.

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture2 grants $23,00033% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $13,50019% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $10,75015% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $7,50011% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $7,50011% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $3,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas23 grants $205,250
  2. Virginia1 grant $7,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David TaylorPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Don GlendenningVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

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