Krause Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Krause Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$200,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,000 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 21 | $0 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 14 | $0 |
| 2025 | $200,500 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Krause Family 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 Krause Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $130,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $27,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Education | $130,000 |
| Incight | Education & disability support | $10,000 |
| Kids TLC | Mental health support | $10,000 |
| Wright State University | Education | $8,500 |
| Kent State University | Education | $8,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Education | $8,000 |
| Kansas State University | Education | $5,000 |
| Ave Maria University | Education | $5,000 |
| Center Education Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $4,000 |
| Naples High School | Education | $2,000 |
| Otterbein University | Education | $2,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation | Research & education | $2,000 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur B Krause
- James W Krause
- Alexandra Dawes
- Deborah A Krause Dawes
- Austin Krause
- Aaron Dawes
- ROBERT KRAUSE Jr
- Alex Krause
- Jonathan H Krause
- Ellen N Krause
- Robert Krause
- Abigayle Krause
- James H Krause
Questions people ask
Does Krause Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Krause Family Foundation give?
$200,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Krause Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur B Krause (Chairman), James W Krause (Treasurer), Alexandra Dawes (Secretary) and Deborah A Krause Dawes (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Krause Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.