Private foundation · EIN 37-1307161 · Paradise Vly, Arizona

Kraft Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K. 33% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: Christian charitable or educational organizations qualified under irc sec 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in AZ
33%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$26M

How to apply

Written request Contact: Kraft Foundation, 7790 N 65th St, Paradise Valley, Az, 2174339891 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Christian charitable or educational organizations qualified under irc sec 501(c)(3)

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Evangelism ExplosionArden, NCFulfilling the great commission of this generation$300K
Pastoral Leadership InstituteWheaton, ILUse of its international model to accelerate u.s. expansion$200K
Phoenix SeminaryScottsdale, AZAdvancement of library and scholarly resources$150K
Coral Ridge Ministries Media IncFort Lauderdale, FLCenter for christian statemenship$100K
Mentorkids USAScottsdale, AZSunnyslope promise neighborhood and summer programs$80K
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZLocal outreach ministries and scholarship programs$50K
Arizona Urban Youth ExcelCave Creek, AZEmpowerment of more students to become spiritual leaders$40K
Pawprint MinistriesDecatur, ILExpanding chaplaincy spiritual and emotional support$35K
Choices Pregnancy CentersGlendale, AZOpen for care project$20K
Stand to ReasonSignal Hill, CAPartial funding of reality student apologetics conference$20K
New Reformation Publications Dba 1517San Clemente, CARenewing faith and expanding 1517's gospel outreach$20K
Lutec - Christian High SchoolNorwalk, CATuition support and building capacity$10K
Lutheran High School of Kansas CityKansas City, MOFunding for student financial assistance$10K
Lutheran Urban Mission AgencyKansas City, MOHarvest if plentiful program$10K
Concordia University - NebraskaSeward, NERechnology in lutheran education fund to support tec21$10K
Arizona Fellowship of Christian AthletesPhoenix, AZFor the take state campaign$10K
Student MobilizationConway, AKOutreach and discipleship ministry at arizona state university$9,500
Timothy Lutheran ChurchBlue Springs, MOGeneral fund$9,094

By state: Arizona 6 · North Carolina 1 · Illinois 2 · Florida 1 · California 3 · Missouri 3

About this foundation

Kraft Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Paradise Vly, Arizona, administered in care of Northern Trust Wealth Management, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kraft Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Kraft Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 18 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Kraft Foundation give?

Arizona (6 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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