Private foundation · EIN 84-1185475 · Grand Jct, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Max and Helen Krey 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: 16 grants paid, $161K total, median $7,500. 94% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$161K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CO
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

Contact: Marina Young, 751 Horizon Ct Ste 105, Grand Junction, Co, 9702420113, MAKCERES@AOL.COM

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cmu FoundationGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$25K
HopewestGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$25K
St Mary's Hospital FoundationGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$20K
Community Hospital FoundationGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$20K
W Co Center for the ArtsGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$10K
Eureka McConnell Science MuseumGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$10K
Grand Junction Symphony OrchestraGrand Junction, COFeneral fund$10K
Grand Junction Rotary FoundationGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$10K
Catholic OutreachGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$5,000
FIRST United Methodist ChurchGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$5,000
Seventh Day Adventist ChurchGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$5,000
Salvation ArmyGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$5,000
Hope of the Grand ValleyFruita, COGeneral fund$5,000
Operation RevampGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$2,500
Veterans Honor GuardGrand Junction, COGeneral fund$2,000
Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KSGeneral fund$1,010

By state: Colorado 15 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Max and Helen Krey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Jct, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Max and Helen Krey 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 Max and Helen Krey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $161K across 16 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Max and Helen Krey Foundation give?

Colorado (15 grants), Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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