Kretschmer Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kretschmer Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,750 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,750
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$88,657
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,470 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,500 | 36 | $177,612 |
| 2024 | $38,470 | 33 | $137,157 |
| 2025 | $45,750 | 37 | $88,657 |
How to apply
Kretschmer Private 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 Kretschmer Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $4,000 |
| Idaho | 6 | $3,250 |
| California | 4 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Military Academy Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boston Casa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chapter 430 of the Experimental Aircraft Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fos Feminista | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Scituate Shelter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Port Townsend Aero Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | ENTRE CAPITAL fund | $2,000 |
| Spina Bifida of Greater St Louis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | University of Nebraska School of Business | $2,000 |
| Angel Flight West Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Army Historical Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boston University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Olympic Community Action Programs | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Olympic Theatre Arts | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Way of Clallam County | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wood River Community Young Mens Christian Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Far and Wise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Grades of Green Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska & Washington | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peninsula Trails Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Sebastian Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| South Bay Boardriders Club | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wood River Bicycle Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wood River Bicycle Coalition | Fundraising event planned for July 4th | $500 |
| Flourish Foundation | Compassionate Leaders Program | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adine W Kretschmer
- Hugh Franz Kretschmer
- Keith H Kretschmer
- Kurt Olin Kretschmer
- Dara Lynn Kretschmer Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Kretschmer Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kretschmer Private Foundation give?
$45,750 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kretschmer Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adine W Kretschmer (Dir, Sec, VP), Hugh Franz Kretschmer (Dir), Keith H Kretschmer (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Kurt Olin Kretschmer (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kretschmer Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.