Kraus Family Foundation

EIN 20-0525110 Β· PA Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$250 Funds in NC, IL, MI +10
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kraus Family Foundation based in PA paid 64 grants totaling $89.3K to 64 organizations across 13 states. Individual grants ranged from $89 to $16.9K, with a median of $250. Its largest recipients included CHICAGO SINAI CONGREGATION, THE ARC OF GREENSBORO (ARCBARKS DOG TREAT CO), and BETH MEYER SYNAGOGUE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,497,927
Giving (latest yr)
$89,292
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
64
Median grant
$250
Recipients
64
States reached
13
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chicago Sinai Congregation$16,915
  • The Arc of Greensboro (Arcbarks Dog Treat CO)$15,000
  • Beth Meyer Synagogue$10,000
  • B'nai Shalom Day School$7,000
  • Greensboro Jewish Federation$7,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$48,440 Β· 13 grants
  • Illinois$25,492 Β· 30 grants
  • Michigan$5,150 Β· 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$3,060 Β· 6 grants
  • New York$2,450 Β· 4 grants
  • Iowa$2,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (64)

Chicago Sinai Congregation
Chicago, IL
General Operations
$16,915
The Arc of Greensboro (Arcbarks Dog Treat CO)
Greensboro, NC
General Operations
$15,000
Beth Meyer Synagogue
Raleigh, NC
General Operations
$10,000
B'nai Shalom Day School
Greensboro, NC
General Operations
$7,000
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Greensboro, NC
General Operations
$7,000
Beth David Synagogue
Greensboro, NC
General Operations
$5,470
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
General Operations
$5,000
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa City, IA
General Operations
$2,000
Kind Fund
New York, NY
General Operations
$2,000
Canine Therapy Corps
Chicago, IL
General Operations
$1,000
Hunter Quigley Coe Be the Boad Fund
Oak Park, IL
General Operations
$1,000
Out of the Garden Project
Greensboro, NC
General Operations
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kraus Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Kraus Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 13 states.

In its most recent filing, Kraus Family Foundation reported 64 itemized grants totaling $89.3K. Individual grants ranged from $89 to $16.9K (median $250).

Recent recipients include CHICAGO SINAI CONGREGATION, THE ARC OF GREENSBORO (ARCBARKS DOG TREAT CO), BETH MEYER SYNAGOGUE, among 64 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kraus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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