Kriz Charitable Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Kriz Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Lawrence, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,561 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $138,061. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,561
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$138,061
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $358,035 the year before.
25% 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 | $229,316 | 9 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $358,035 | 9 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $300,561 | 4 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Curtis Barnhill 831 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 766-2356 |
| What to submit | Grant application available by contacting the above. |
| Deadlines | September 30th |
| Restrictions | Douglas County, Kansas vicinity to organizations benefiting youth, elderly, or animals. |
What Kriz Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $300,561 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Humane Society | Purchasing and installing tops for 121 dog kennels. | $138,061 |
| Family Promise of Lawrence | Plumbing for new temporary family shelter for six families. | $100,000 |
| Ready for Good Co | Grant repurposed - (prior purpose appliance repair/training repurposed) | $40,000 |
| O'Connell Children's Shelter | Land/equipment needs and H.O.P.E. Center Support. | $22,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis Barnhill
- Constance Grob
- Yolanda Reyes
- Kelsie Reyes
- Mary Beth Karlin
Questions people ask
Does Kriz Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30th.
How much does Kriz Charitable Fund Inc give?
$300,561 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Kriz Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Curtis Barnhill (Director), Constance Grob (Secretary/Treas), Yolanda Reyes (Director) and Kelsie Reyes (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kriz Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.