Kraus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kraus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Elko, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,211 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$71,211
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,208 the year before.
82% 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 | $20,899 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $24,208 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $71,211 | 17 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Kraus Foundation Inc 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 Kraus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 13 | $55,711 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elko Senior Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Elko County Fair Board | County fair | $11,211 |
| The Reach Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Elko Sky Fair | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends in Service | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Horizon Hospice Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Lasso | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Elko Firefighters Association | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Winnemucca Youth Football Association | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Nevada Drillers Athletics | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran Preschool | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Winnemucca Hockey Association | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Paradise Valley PTO | General purpose | $500 |
| TDC Athletics | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul M Kraus
- Julie Kraus
- Miranda Holcomb
- Merissa Gust
- Marriah Peracchi
Questions people ask
Does Kraus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kraus Foundation Inc give?
$71,211 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kraus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul M Kraus (Director), Julie Kraus (Director), Miranda Holcomb (Asst Director) and Merissa Gust (Asst Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kraus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.