The Keiser Foundation
EIN 270858768 Private FoundationAbout
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2024, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $456,748. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $1,321,589 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2024. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $197K | $1.1M | $66K | 6 |
| 2020 | $70K | $1.4M | $113K | 3 |
| 2021 | $187K | $1.8M | $556K | 7 |
| 2022 | $115K | $1.4M | $181K | 3 |
| 2023 | $342K | $1.3M | $166K | 48 |
| 2024 | $457K | $1.0M | $180K | 82 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 149 grants on record
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (149 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $250,000 | QU School of Nursing Community Engagement Program Fund | 2024 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $160,000 | Quinnipiac University School of Nursing Community Engagement Program | 2023 |
| Christian Community Action Inc | New Haven, CT | $90,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $60,000 | School of Nursing Community Engagement Fund | 2021 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $60,000 | Quinnipiac University School of Nursing Community Engagement Program | 2022 |
| Christian Community Action Inc | New Haven, CT | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Christian Community Action Inc | New Haven, CT | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Christian Community Action Inc | New Haven, CT | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The First Congregational Church of Madison | Madison, CT | $50,000 | Organ Restoration Fund | 2018 |
| Christian Community Action Inc | New Haven, CT | $40,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $30,000 | Keiser Foundation Student Loan Repayment Fund | 2021 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | $20,000 | Vlock building project | 2020 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | $20,000 | The Vlock Building Project | 2021 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | $20,000 | Button Street Project | 2018 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $20,000 | The Keiser Foundation Student Loan Repayment Fund | 2018 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Endowed Scholarship fund | 2020 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Apk Charities Corporation | Madison, CT | $10,000 | Direct Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Study Abroad Support Fund | 2023 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Study Abroad Support Fund | 2024 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | $10,000 | The Keiser Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England | Hartford, CT | $7,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England | Hartford, CT | $7,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
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