George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,952 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,952
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$157,260
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,453 the year before.
20% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,453 | 25 | $137,372 |
| 2024 | $40,952 | 27 | $157,260 |
How to apply
George & Laura Kreitzberg 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 George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 22 | $24,600 |
| Washington | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $800 |
| Florida | 2 | $552 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Sun Guild | Support of Seattle's Children's Hospital. | $10,000 |
| Pink Lemonade Project | Provides education,financial aid, andcommunity support for those undergoing breastcancer treatment. | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem | Education programs | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support of the education of parents in child abuse prevention and learning better parenting skills. | $2,000 |
| Gilbert House | Provide educationthrough creative play for children. | $2,000 |
| Friends of Pimpollo | Support of poor Mexican children. | $1,500 |
| Individual | Harvests local food cropsthat would otherwise goto waste and distributes tofamilies in need. | $1,500 |
| Salem Health Foundation | Provides financialassistance to WillametteValley families for dayto-day living expenseswhile receiving cancertreatment. | $1,000 |
| Salem Fire Foundation | Provides education andtraining for citizens inCPR & AED use,purchasing and placingpublic access AEDs incommunity, lifesavingequipment forfirefighters, and help forfirefighters and theirfamilies in need. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Energy Fund | Provides energy billassistance to low-incomefamilies. | $1,000 |
| The Asher House | Sanctuary for discardedor unwanted animals. | $1,000 |
| Santiam Hospital Clinics Foundation | To invest in SantiamHospital & Clinics,supporting theinfrastructure needed forthe health and well-beingof our growingcommunities. | $1,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | The organization operates with fidelity to the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which call us to work for the common good and to serve our neighbors who are the poorest and most vulnerable. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Zoo | Provides expert medicalcare, daily meals, healthyhabitats, and enrichmentactivities for the health ofanimals and importantconservation efforts in thePacific Northwest,Borneo and around theworld. | $900 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Partners with people incommunities all over theworld, to help them buildor improve a place theycan call home. Advocatefor affordable housing.Support sustainable andtransformativedevelopment | $800 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Provide the homeless with food, clothing and shelter | $500 |
| Benedictine Foundation of Oregon | Serves the needs of senior sisters with special needs | $500 |
| Marion-Polk Food Share | Provide food to low income families. | $500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Provides healthy mealsfor struggling families | $500 |
| Salem Public Library Foundation | Their specific programcalled Salem Reads,which fosters communityamong people of diverseages, backgrounds, andviewpoints by invitingthem to come together ina community-widereading project. | $500 |
| Sprague Little League | The league offers opportunities for children to learn our great pastime and provides enhanced playing opportunities for more advanced players. | $500 |
| Shirle Elementary Partents Club | Providing educationalfield trips, new equipmentfor playground andphysical education, newbooks and organizingcommunity events forfamilies of Schirleelementary school children. | $350 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | Provide services to those affected by multiple sclerosis | $300 |
| Kids Wish Network | Granting wishes ofchildren who areexperiencing difficultlife-altering situations. | $252 |
| Find the Children | Dedicated to the recoveryof missing children andthe prevention of child abduction. | $250 |
| Oregon Association Chiefs of Police | To advance the science and art of police administration and crime prevention. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mari Bailey
- James D Kreitzberg
- Patricia A Thompson
Questions people ask
Does George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation give?
$40,952 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mari Bailey (President), James D Kreitzberg (Secretary) and Patricia A Thompson (Treasurer).
What does George & Laura Kreitzberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.