Krause Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Krause Family Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $52,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brett H Krause Trustee PO Box 41355, Des Moines, IA 50311 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 244-0652 |
| Restrictions | Upon request |
What Krause Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $24,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Arts Workshops for Kids | Education | $20,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Education | $10,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Scientific/Medical | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Education | $3,000 |
| Future Brilliance US Inc | Education and charitable | $3,000 |
| Columbia University - Columbia Business School | Education | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Medicins sans Frontieres USA | Scientific/Medical | $2,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PET MO - Columbia Personal Energy Transportation | Scientific | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brett H Krause
Questions people ask
Does Krause Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Krause Family Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Krause Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brett H Krause (Trustee).
What does Krause Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.