The Kroon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kroon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $53,000. 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$302,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $297,415 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $269,500 | 39 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $297,415 | 40 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $302,500 | 36 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Kroon 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 The Kroon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 20 | $175,500 |
| New York | 4 | $34,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $33,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bank Regional Source | General | $53,000 |
| Yale University | General | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Shore Clubhouse | General | $20,000 |
| Sisters Academy | General | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General | $15,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | General | $10,000 |
| Riverview Hospital Fundation | General | $10,000 |
| Trinity Hall | General | $10,000 |
| Two River Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Seeds | General | $7,500 |
| Compassion and Choices | General | $5,000 |
| Fulfill Manmouth and Ocean | General | $5,000 |
| Lunch Break | General | $5,000 |
| Monmouth Conservation Foundtion | General | $5,000 |
| Oceanic Free Library | General | $5,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center | General | $5,000 |
| Resources for the Future | General | $5,000 |
| Vna Healthgroup Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | General | $2,500 |
| Monmouth Day Care Center | General | $2,500 |
| Squash Haven | General | $2,500 |
| Trout Unlimited | General | $2,500 |
| Covenant House | General | $2,000 |
| WQXR | General | $2,000 |
| Food for Lane County | General | $1,000 |
| Holiday Express | General | $1,000 |
| Monmouth County Historical Society | General | $1,000 |
| Phelps Association | General | $1,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | General | $1,000 |
| Policemen's Benevolent Association | General | $1,000 |
| Rumson Emergency Ems | General | $1,000 |
| Rumson Volunteer Fire | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Kroon
- David Fleming Kroon
- Sarah Kroon Chiles
Questions people ask
Does The Kroon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kroon Foundation Inc give?
$302,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kroon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Kroon (President), David Fleming Kroon (Trustee) and Sarah Kroon Chiles (Trustee).
What does The Kroon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.