Private foundation · EIN 20-2017727 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Krause Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $201K total, median $5,000. 14% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$201K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIEducation$130K
IncightPortland, OREducation & disability support$10K
Kids TlcOlathe, KSMental health support$10K
Wright State UniversityDayton, OHEducation$8,500
Kent State UniversityKent, OHEducation$8,000
Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OHEducation$8,000
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KSEducation$5,000
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FLEducation$5,000
Center Education FoundationKansas City, MOEducation$5,000
Blanchet CatholicSalem, OREducation$4,000
Naples High SchoolNaples, FLEducation$2,000
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OHEducation$2,000
St Lukes FoundationKansas City, MOResearch & education$2,000
Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OHEducation$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 1 · Ohio 5 · Kansas 2 · Oregon 2 · Florida 2 · Missouri 2

About this foundation

Krause Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of James W Krause, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Krause Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Krause Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $201K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Krause Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), Ohio (5 grants), Kansas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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