Kraus Foundation

EIN 81-4780231 · NV · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in NV, WY, NY +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kraus Foundation based in NV paid 17 grants totaling $71.2K to 17 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included ELKO SENIOR CENTER, ELKO COUNTY FAIR BOARD, and THE REACH FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$741,279
Giving (latest yr)
$71,211
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
17
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Elko Senior Center$20,000
  • Elko County Fair Board$11,211
  • The Reach Foundation$10,000
  • Elko Sky Fair$5,000
  • Friends IN Service$4,000

Where grants went

  • Nevada$55,711 · 13 grants
  • Wyoming$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Florida$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

Elko Senior Center
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$20,000
Elko County Fair Board
Elko, NV
County Fair
$11,211
The Reach Foundation
Riverton, WY
General Purpose
$10,000
Elko Sky Fair
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$5,000
Friends IN Service
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$4,000
Horizon Hospice Inc
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$3,000
Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
Battle Mountain, NV
General Purpose
$2,500
Lasso
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$2,500
Tunnel to Towers
Staten Island, NY
General Purpose
$2,500
Wounded Warriors
Jacksonville, FL
General Purpose
$2,500
Winnemucca Youth Football Association
Winnemucca, NV
General Purpose
$2,000
Elko Firefighters Association
Elko, NV
General Purpose
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Kraus Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $71.2K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include ELKO SENIOR CENTER, ELKO COUNTY FAIR BOARD, THE REACH FOUNDATION, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Kraus Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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