THE KYSER FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$264K
96 grants · $33K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $500–$4K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 21/26 multi-year
repeat
$922K
Assets · 2021
26
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
9199420222
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $34K | $728K | $21K | 15 |
| 2017 | $33K | $790K | $27K | 15 |
| 2018 | $38K | $715K | $59K | 16 |
| 2020 | $36K | $850K | $38K | 12 |
| 2021 | $41K | $922K | $74K | 12 |
| 2022 | $42K | $729K | $38K | 13 |
| 2023 | $40K | $784K | $21K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 96 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$12K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| AMANDA K KYSER | TRUSTEE | — |
| KIMBERLY KYSER | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (96 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS CENTER FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $12,000 | INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2023 |
| CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,500 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | 2023 |
| COMPASS CENTER FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2022 |
| CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | 2022 |
| CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE | 2016 |
| SOUTHERN COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - VOTING RIGHTS | DURHAM, NC | $10,000 | INCREASE VOTING RIGHTS | 2021 |
| COMPASS CENTER FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2020 |
| CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE | 2018 |
| CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $10,000 | TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE | 2017 |
| UNC-TV | RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC | $8,000 | PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CONTENT | 2021 |
| UNC - CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $6,000 | ROMANCE LANGUAGES, ITALIAN DEPARTMENT | 2020 |
| SOUTHERN COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - VOTING RIGHTS | DURHAM, NC | $6,000 | INCREASE VOTING RIGHTS | 2020 |
| UNC - CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $5,000 | ROMANCE LANGUAGES, ITALIAN DEPARTMENT | 2022 |
| EMPOWERMENT INC | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $5,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | 2023 |
| COMPASS CENTER FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $5,000 | INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2021 |
| UNC - CH CAROLINA COVENANT | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CAROLINA COVENANT'S MISSION TO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | 2021 |
| UNC - CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | ROMANCE LANGUAGES, ITALIAN DEPARTMENT | 2017 |
| UNC - CH CAROLINA COVENANT | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CAROLINA COVENANT'S MISSION TO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | 2017 |
| UNC - CH CAROLINA COVENANT | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CAROLINA COVENANT'S MISSION TO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | 2020 |
| UNC - CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | ROMANCE LANGUAGES, ITALIAN DEPARTMENT | 2018 |
| UNC - CH CAROLINA COVENANT | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CAROLINA COVENANT'S MISSION TO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | 2018 |
| UNC - CH CAROLINA COVENANT | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CAROLINA COVENANT'S MISSION TO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | 2016 |
| UNC - CHAPEL HILL DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES (ITALIAN) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $4,000 | ROMANCE LANGUAGES, ITALIAN DEPARTMENT | 2016 |
| NC MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | $3,500 | TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS | 2017 |
| NC MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | $3,500 | TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS | 2018 |