Private foundation · EIN 39-1979181 · Franklin, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Krainz 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: 25 grants paid, $155K total, median $3,000. 96% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$155K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisconsin Students for StudentsMilwaukee, WICharity$40K
Milwaukee PBSMilwaukee, WIOperating$32K
St Luke's Lutheran ChurchGreendale, WICharity$15K
St Martin of Tours ChurchFranklin, WIOperating$10K
Lucky Mutts RescueNew Berlin, WIOperating$5,000
Soles for JesusMilwaukee, WIOperating$5,000
Gift of AdoptionNorthbrook, ILOperating$4,000
Special SpacesThiensville, WIOperating$4,000
Best Buddies WisconsinMilwaukee, WIOperating$3,000
Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha CtyPewaukee, WIOperating$3,000
Clement ManorMilwaukee, WIOperating$3,000
Fisher House WisconsinMilwaukee, WIOperating$3,000
Franklin Police DeptFranklin, WIOperating$3,000
Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WICharity$3,000
LifestridersWaukesha, WICharity$3,000
Lutheran Social ServicesMilwaukee, WICharity$3,000
New Berlin Police Citizens Alumni AssociationNew Berlin, WIOperating$3,000
Ruff LuckNew Berlin, WICharity$3,000
Meta HouseMilwaukee, WICharity$2,000
Peter's PantryManitowoc, WICharity$2,000
Zachariahs AcresOconomowoc, WICharity$2,000
Childrens Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WICharity$1,000
Family Promise of Ozaukee CountyPort Washington, WICharity$1,000
Ozaukee Food AllianceSaukville, WICharity$1,000
Village of GreendaleGreendale, WICharity$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 24 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Krainz Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Franklin, Wisconsin, administered in care of Cheryl Dordel, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Krainz 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 Krainz Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 25 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Krainz Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (24 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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