Krainz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Krainz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Franklin, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,250 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$155,250
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was down from $155,400 the year before.
92% 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 | $133,000 | 18 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $155,400 | 21 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $155,250 | 25 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Krainz 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 Krainz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 24 | $151,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Students for Students | Charity | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee PBS | Operating | $32,250 |
| St Luke's Lutheran Church | Charity | $15,000 |
| St Martin of Tours Church | Operating | $10,000 |
| Lucky Mutts Rescue | Operating | $5,000 |
| Soles for Jesus | Operating | $5,000 |
| Gift of Adoption | Operating | $4,000 |
| Special Spaces | Operating | $4,000 |
| Best Buddies Wisconsin | Operating | $3,000 |
| Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha Cty | Operating | $3,000 |
| Clement Manor | Operating | $3,000 |
| Fisher House Wisconsin | Operating | $3,000 |
| Franklin Police Dept | Operating | $3,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Charity | $3,000 |
| Lifestriders | Charity | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Charity | $3,000 |
| New Berlin Police Citizens Alumni Association | Operating | $3,000 |
| Ruff Luck | Charity | $3,000 |
| Meta House | Charity | $2,000 |
| Peter's Pantry | Charity | $2,000 |
| Zachariahs Acres | Charity | $2,000 |
| Childrens Wisconsin Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Ozaukee County | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ozaukee Food Alliance | Charity | $1,000 |
| Village of Greendale | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Dordel
- Dale Martin
- Daniel Dordel
- Deborah Shiroda
- Julie Dagam
- Shekhar Dagam
- Timothy Shiroda
Questions people ask
Does Krainz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Krainz Foundation Inc give?
$155,250 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Krainz Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Dordel (President), Dale Martin (Director), Daniel Dordel (Director) and Deborah Shiroda (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Krainz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and community development.