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The Krupp Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 043294086

The Krupp Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.

32% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.6 million16$35.8 million
2024$2.0 million21$39.2 million

How to apply

The Krupp 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Krupp Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York8$860,000
Massachusetts5$437,500
California2$277,500
District of Columbia3$225,000
Connecticut2$125,000
Maryland1$75,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Fund
Garrison, NY
To support the capital campaign$200,000
Earthjustice
San Francisco, CA
To support the sustainable food and farming program$150,000
Jewish Funders Network
New York, NY
To support canvas general operations$150,000
Institute for Curriculum Services
Berkeley, CA
To support general operations$127,500
Vilna Shul Boston
Boston, MA
To support general operations$112,500
UJA - United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York
New York City, NY
To support phase 1 of cuny dialogue course$110,000
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
Foxboro, MA
To support the black jewish partnership initiative$100,000
JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
New York, NY
To support the israel emergency fund$100,000
Neighborhood Villages
Boston, MA
To support general operations$100,000
Oceana
Washington, DC
To support general operations$100,000
Scenic Hudson
Poughkeepsie, NY
To support general operations$100,000
UJA - United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York
New York City, NY
To support camp scholarships$100,000
Achievement First Inc
New Haven, CT
To support the college and career program$75,000
Afya Foundation
Yonkers, NY
To support general operations$75,000
Land Trust Alliance Inc
Washington, DC
To support general operations$75,000
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Inc
Silver Spring, MD
To support general operations$75,000
Vilna Shul Boston
Boston, MA
To support capacity building for the capital campaign$75,000
Adam Theather Inc
Shelton, CT
To support general operations$50,000
Congregation B'nai Israel
Northampton, MA
To support abundance farm$50,000
States United Democracy
Washington, DC
To support general operations$50,000
Park Avenue Synagogue
Airmont, NY
To support general operations$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Krupp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Krupp Foundation give?

$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs The Krupp Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Krupp (Trustee), Judith Krupp (Trustee), Lawrence I Silverstein (Trustee) and Richard Krupp (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Krupp Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.

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