Private foundation · EIN 99-6469113 · Carmel, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald and Adele Kraft Charitable Foundation Tr

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: 10 grants paid, $167K total, median $12K. 60% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$167K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in IN
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federations of Greater Indpls IncIndianapolis, INTo promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable jewish community.$50K
Indianapolis Bbyo Kraft Custodial Fnd Co Jewish Federation of Greater IndyIndianapolis, INTo promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable jewish community.$50K
The Whitfield SchoolSt Louis, MOTo provide college preparation for middle school and high school students.$20K
The Children's Theraplay Foundation IncCarmel, INTo provide therapy to children with disabilities$17K
Austin Ed FundAustin, TXTo prepare aisd students for college, career, and life$14K
B'nai B'rith FoundationWashington, DCTo improve the quality of life for people around the globe$10K
Pioneermacedonia Baptist ChurchIndianapolis, INTo contribute towards building upgrades and improvements.$2,800
Indianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis, INTo provide educational opportunities for students in the community of central indianpolis.$1,618
Jewish Federation of St Louis IncSt Louis, MOTo protect and enhance jewish life in st. louis, in isreal, and around the world.$1,000
The Indianapolis Jewish Home Inc Fbo Hooverwood GuildIndianapolis, INTo provide rehabilitation and dementia care for adults$300

By state: Indiana 6 · Missouri 2 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Gerald and Adele Kraft Charitable Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, Indiana, administered in care of Paul Kraft Trustee, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Gerald and Adele Kraft Charitable Foundation Tr 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 Gerald and Adele Kraft Charitable Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 10 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Gerald and Adele Kraft Charitable Foundation Tr give?

Indiana (6 grants), Missouri (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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