Carolyn S Kruse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carolyn S Kruse Foundation is a private foundation in Buelton, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$81,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,300 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $112,300 | 31 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $81,300 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $81,500 | 23 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Carolyn S Kruse Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carolyn S Kruse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $71,500 |
| Kansas | 7 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Services of Tulare County | General fund | $10,000 |
| Casa of Tulare County | General fund | $9,500 |
| Visalia Rescue Mission | General fund | $7,500 |
| Zozu Project | General fund | $6,000 |
| Assistance League of Tulare | General fund | $5,000 |
| Casa | General fund | $5,000 |
| El Camino Homeless Shelter | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lumina Alliances | General fund | $5,000 |
| Must Charities | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tolosa Children's Dental | General fund | $4,000 |
| Las Madrinas Guild | General fund | $3,500 |
| Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ranchland Trust of Kansas | General fund | $2,500 |
| Pioneer Bluffs Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Cherry Street Youth Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Flint Hills Discovery Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central California South | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hospice Central Coast | General fund | $1,000 |
| Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Paso Robles Children's Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sos | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Natural Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas T Kruse
- Jordyn R Kruse
- Sabrina Kruse
- Eric B la Bounty
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn S Kruse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolyn S Kruse Foundation give?
$81,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Carolyn S Kruse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas T Kruse (President), Jordyn R Kruse (Vice-President), Sabrina Kruse (Treasurer) and Eric B la Bounty (Secretary).
What does Carolyn S Kruse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and arts and culture.