Richard J Kruger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard J Kruger Foundation is a private foundation in Rydal, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,730 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$15,730
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$314,749
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,573 the year before.
55% 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 | $11,550 | 9 | $256,012 |
| 2024 | $11,573 | 9 | $280,277 |
| 2025 | $15,730 | 20 | $314,749 |
How to apply
Richard J Kruger 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 Richard J Kruger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $12,087 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 4 | $1,091 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $52 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| REFORM CONGREGATION Keneseth Israel | Charitable purposes | $3,520 |
| litquake | charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hiway Theater | Charitable purposes | $567 |
| Forgotten Cats Inc | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Abington Free Library | charitable purposes | $500 |
| earth island | charitable purposes | $500 |
| anti defamation league | charitable purposes | $500 |
| philabundance | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| brain research fdn | charitable purpose | $500 |
| renfrew eating disorder center | charitable purposes | $500 |
| philadelphia museum of art | charitable purposes | $500 |
| aclu | charitable purposes | $500 |
| hias | charitable purposes | $250 |
| free library of philadelphia | charitable purposes | $250 |
| whyy tv fm | charitable purposes | $250 |
| network for good | charitable purposes | $250 |
| american fdn for suicide prevention | charitable purposes | $52 |
| live oak camp | charitable purposes | $52 |
| consumer reports | charitable purposes | $39 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Kruger
Questions people ask
Does Richard J Kruger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard J Kruger Foundation give?
$15,730 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Richard J Kruger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Warren Kruger (Director).
What does Richard J Kruger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.