Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation
The Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation is a private foundation based in Harbor Beach, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists scholarships for continuing education for graduates of Harbor Beach Community School.
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation at a glance
In short: Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation gave $46K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,650
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,522
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $695,582
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation
- Review Cycle
- April 1.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Harbor Beach Community School
Mailing address: 402 S Fifth Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441
Phone: (989) 479-3261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elijah Ceplechia ($4K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 208 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $59K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah Ceplechia Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $4,000 |
| Makala Roberts Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $3,050 |
| Paige Anderson Palms, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $2,350 |
| Nolan Rick Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $2,350 |
| Brendan Roberts Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $2,350 |
| Karlee Guza Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $2,250 |
| Madison Hirn Bad Axe, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $2,000 |
| Mariah Jahn Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing | $1,750 |
| Ariel Kadar Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $1,750 |
| Tyler Koehn Harbor Beach, MI | Scholarship for Continuing Education | $1,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,582 | $81,835 | $62,718 | $45,650 | 30 | $45,650 | $64,767 | $46,239 |
| 2023 | $683,629 | $39,870 | $80,093 | $59,200 | 41 | $59,200 | $18,627 | $42,745 |
| 2022 | $718,187 | $88,586 | $62,667 | $41,700 | 38 | $41,700 | $67,618 | $42,953 |
| 2021 | $692,067 | $114,671 | $63,981 | $41,550 | 44 | $41,550 | $92,240 | $47,926 |
| 2020 | $641,377 | $83,636 | $55,970 | $34,850 | 55 | — | $62,483 | $40,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission. The 2024 grants were for scholarships for continuing education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $45,650. Grants ranged from $850 to $4,000, with a median of $1,100. The largest listed awards included $4,000 to Elijah Ceplechia, $3,050 to Makala Roberts, and $2,350 each to Paige Anderson, Nolan Rick, and Brendan Roberts; each was designated as a scholarship for continuing education.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are directed to contact Harbor Beach Community School and complete a questionnaire for students accepted for further education. Awards are restricted to graduates of Harbor Beach Community School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marilyn S Townley is listed as trustee.
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation is led by Marilyn S. Townley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn S. Townley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation
How much does Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation give each year?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation gave $46K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 41 grants.
What is Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's typical grant size?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,522, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation give grants?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harbor Beach, MI (27 grants).
Does Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Continuing Education" (29 grants).
Who are Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's largest grantees?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elijah Ceplechia ($4,000), Makala Roberts ($3,050) and Paige Anderson ($2,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation reported $696K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission. The 2024 grants were for scholarships for continuing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's EIN?
Commander and Mrs Robert Krause Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7317516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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