Krips Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Krips Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,250 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$964,276
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $22,600 | 7 | $809,959 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 10 | $933,554 |
| 2025 | $39,250 | 10 | $964,276 |
How to apply
| Contact | William M Krips 101 Westcott St, Unit 1706, Houston, TX 77007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 724-5220, wmkrips@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter including organizational history and objectives financial information historical & budget other major contributors |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
| Restrictions | Restrictions: CONSISTENCY WITH FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES |
What Krips Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $27,250 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $8,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Research Foundation | Support Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Kinkaid School Construction Program | Construction of New High School | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Cultural Improvement & Education | $5,000 |
| Protect our Water Jackson Hole | Environmental Protection | $3,500 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Support Childrens Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Ypsilanti Historical Society | Historical Preservation | $2,000 |
| Kinkaid School Fund | Annual Fund Supporting K-12 Education | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| St Johns Cemetery Preservation | Preserve Historical Cemetery | $1,500 |
| UT Beautification Fund | Support Higher Education | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Krips Nelson
- William M Krips
- Judy H Krips
- Jonathan C Nelson MD
- Caroline E Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Krips Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1.
How much does Krips Family Foundation give?
$39,250 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Krips Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Krips Nelson (President Treasurer), William M Krips (Vice President), Judy H Krips (Secretary) and Jonathan C Nelson MD (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Krips Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.