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The Krasne Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 136112855

The Krasne Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.4 million6$3.5 million
2024$1.1 million7$2.6 million
2025$55,0003$2.6 million

How to apply

The Krasne 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Krasne Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$45,000
Tennessee1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education
Brooklyn, NY
General support$35,000
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue
White Plains, NY
General support$10,000
The Usmma Sailing Foundation Inc
Spring Hills, TN
General support$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Krasne Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Krasne Foundation Inc give?

$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Krasne Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Charles A Krasne (President), Kenneth Krasne (Vice President/Secretary), Thatcher Krasne (Treasurer) and Kim Krasne Bacon (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Krasne Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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