Private foundation · EIN 45-2872991 · Big Canoe, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Krause Family Foundation

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: 32 grants paid, $231K total, median $2,250. 38% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$231K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in GA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
King of Kings Lutheran ChurchTalking Rock, GADonation$60K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXDonation$50K
American Red CrossWashington, DCDonation$20K
Most MinistriesAnn Arbor, MIDonation$15K
The Walker FundMarietta, GADonation$13K
Only a ChildBoston, MADonation$6,000
Project HopeMillwood, VADonation$6,000
CareAtlanta, GADonation$5,000
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, CODonation$5,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARDonation$5,000
The Pregnancy CenterJasper, GADonation$5,000
United Service Organization IncWashington, DCDonation$5,000
Zadie ProjectMarietta, GADonation$5,000
Evergreen LutheranDetroit, MIDonation$4,000
World VisionFederal Way, WADonation$3,050
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNDonation$2,500
Georgia State University FoundationAtlanta, GADonation$2,000
Haggai InternationalPeachtree Corners, GADonation$2,000
Lutheran Church (world Relief)St Louis, MODonation$2,000
Mission CentralMapleton, IADonation$2,000
Mostly Mutts Animal RescueKennesaw, GADonation$2,000
National Geographic SocietyWashington, DCDonation$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYDonation$1,500
Eagle RanchFlowery Branch, GADonation$1,500
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GADonation$1,500
Lutheran Indian MinistriesBrookfield, WIDonation$1,500
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyFort Lauderdale, FLDonation$1,500
Atlanta Food BankAtlanta, GADonation$1,000
Lutheran Hour MinistriesSt Louis, MODonation$500
AARP FoundationWashington, DCDonation$100
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILDonation$100
Georgia Public BroadcastingAtlanta, GADonation$100

By state: Georgia 12 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Michigan 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Krause Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Big Canoe, Georgia, administered in care of Roy G Krause, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 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 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $231K across 32 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Krause Family Foundation give?

Georgia (12 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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