George Kress Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
George Kress Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
30% 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 | $3.6 million | 148 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 132 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
George Kress 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 George Kress Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 111 | $4.5 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $38,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $11,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc | Door county maritime museum archives building | $500,000 |
| Friends of Bay Beach Inc | Bay beach all-inclusive playground (payment 2 of 2) | $500,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation | Cornerstone community ice center | $500,000 |
| CP Inc | Cp telethon program support & center updates | $262,500 |
| Bellin Health Foundation | In full embrace-nicu campaign (3 of 4) | $250,000 |
| Green Bay Botanical Gardens | Nature nurtures campaign (3 of 4) | $250,000 |
| National Railroad Museum Inc | Full steam ahead (payment 1 of 4) | $250,000 |
| On Broadway Inc | The public market campaign | $250,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Green Bay | Reaching new heights campaign | $250,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Northeastern Wisconsin | Residential recovery program for men (payment 2 of 2) | $100,000 |
| The Gateway Collective | The gateway collective | $100,000 |
| The Gateway Collective | The gateway collective (payment 1 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Curative Connections | Yester year village campaign (3 of 3) | $80,000 |
| Brown County United Way | United way annual campaign | $75,000 |
| Friends of Pals Youth and Families Inc | Brown county family center | $75,000 |
| Brain Center of Green Bay Inc | Outreach programs/event sponsor/legacy fund | $50,000 |
| Cesa 7 | Supporting children with literacy development. | $50,000 |
| Friends Wisconsin State Parks | Upgrade fox river trail (payment 2 of 2) | $50,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity | Restore truck | $50,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation Inc | Making college possible | $50,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Conway County School Counts | Providing education for students (payment 2 of 3) | $33,000 |
| Family Services of Northeast Wi | Green & gold gala | $30,000 |
| Greater Green Bay YMCA Inc | Ymca annual support | $30,000 |
| Green Bay Area Public Schools Education Foundation | Gbaps education foundation | $30,000 |
| Neville Public Museum Foundation | Neville public museum foundation - 2025 exhibits and programs | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Critical animal care | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay | Program support | $25,000 |
| Foundations Health & Wholeness Inc | Ethics in action honors event | $25,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Community Foundation | Give big green bay | $21,503 |
| Brown County Civic Music Association | Brown county civic music | $20,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Chamber Foundation | Golden apple awards 2024 | $20,000 |
| Downtown Green Bay Charities Inc | Artfest green bay co-sponsorship | $17,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin | Mission partner | $15,000 |
| Cellcom Green Bay Marathon | Cellcom green bay marathon sponsor | $15,000 |
| Collegeready | Lamp of knowledge | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Spirit of Children | Spirit of children 1026012 | $15,000 |
| Food on the Move Inc | Food on the move | $15,000 |
| Freedom House Ministries Inc | Annual program support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi Inc - Greater Green Bay Area | Junior achievement greater gb | $15,000 |
| US Venture Open | U.s. Venture open | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Hansen
- John Kress
- Ingrid Kress
- William Kress
- Daniel Wickman
- Terry Wickman
Questions people ask
Does George Kress Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Kress Foundation Inc give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs George Kress Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michelle Hansen (President), John Kress (Chairman), Ingrid Kress (Secretary/Treasurer) and William Kress (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does George Kress Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and youth programs.