Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Roscommon, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $594,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $161,000. 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$594,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$161,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $574,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $487,500 | 22 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $574,500 | 21 | $11.7 million |
| 2025 | $594,500 | 20 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable 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 Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $181,000 |
| Michigan | 9 | $158,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $70,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatelet Robotics Initative | Educational | $161,000 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries | General funds | $45,000 |
| World Compassion TLM Inc | General funds | $45,000 |
| Camp Westminster | General funds | $35,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis FD | General funds | $35,000 |
| Assemblies of God | General funds | $25,000 |
| Georgia Tech | Educational needs | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University | Educational needs | $25,000 |
| Purdue University | Educational needs | $25,000 |
| The University of Michigan | Educational needs | $25,000 |
| World Missions Ministries | General funds | $25,000 |
| Cranbrook School | Educational needs | $20,000 |
| Cross Assembly | General funds | $20,000 |
| Depauw University | Educational needs | $20,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Educational needs | $20,000 |
| Kirtland Community College | General funds | $20,000 |
| Big Heart Ministries Gator Carter | Needy children | $10,000 |
| RCCF Roscommon Area Dist Library | Library | $7,500 |
| Association to Rescue Kritters -Ark | General funds | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Sailing Team | Education & support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan F Krauss
- Frederick G Krauss
- Virginia D Krauss
Questions people ask
Does Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation give?
$594,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan F Krauss (Trustee), Frederick G Krauss (Trustee) and Virginia D Krauss (Trustee).
What does Jenny H & Otto F Krauss Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.