The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Port Washington, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $91,871 and the largest $695,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$91,871
- Largest grant$695,000
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.3 million | 13 | $28.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 9 | $29.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 11 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Karrels Secretary PO Box 307, Random Lake, WI 53075 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 994-2469, brucekrierfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Include IRS determination letter, organization's current year operating budget, project budget, list of board members, and latest audited financial statement or form 990 with application on website. |
| Deadlines | Online application is available from january 1 to february 28. |
| Restrictions | The foundation works to fulfill the philanthropic interests established by bruce krier in support of local education and environmental causes. The foundation limits its giving to Wisconsin-based organizations, principally but not limited to the counties of sheboygan and ozaukee, and distributes grants only to organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) charitable organization according to IRS code. In addition, the foundation is guided by the following limitations: bkcf provides grants only to charitable organizations that spend 25% or less of its annual expenses on administrative and fundraising activities combined. Bkcf does not provide grants to individuals, to influence election outcomes, or to conduct voter registration drives. Outside of its college scholarship program, bkcf prefers to provide matching grants to organizations to inspire others to invest in important opportunities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School | Campus renovation and endowment funding | $695,000 |
| Random Lake School District | Community school furniture project | $350,000 |
| Oostburg School District | Bruce krier performing arts center technology enhancement; student center | $164,270 |
| Port Washington-Saukville Schools | Family consumer science career readiness | $145,000 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District | Enhancing learning environments: collaborative classrooms | $96,000 |
| Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah School | High school auditorium remodel and modernization | $91,871 |
| Divine Savior Catholic School | Health and safety grant | $73,076 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $44,000 |
| Oostberg School District | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $44,000 |
| Random Lake School District | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $44,000 |
| Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $42,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Rassel
- Kevin Scheibel
- David Karrels
- Beth Heinen
- Mike Ansay
Questions people ask
Does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Online application is available from january 1 to february 28..
How much does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $91,871.
Who runs The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Rassel (President), Kevin Scheibel (Vice President), David Karrels (Secretary) and Beth Heinen (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.