Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation
The Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Winona, Minnesota. It reported 15 grants totaling $37,622 in 2024, supporting organizations and services in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,622
- +70.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,508
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $467,126
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (85% 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 Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says standard grant and scholarship forms provided by the Council on Foundations are used. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Founda
Mailing address: 152 W Third Street, Winona, MN 55987
Phone: (507) 452-8313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lacrosse Social Services ($22K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 15% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $694; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $22K (2023) to $42K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse Social Services La Crosse, WI | General Support | $22,148 |
| Medical Assistance JT Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Medical Expenses | $5,000 |
| Parish Life Series Fountain City, WI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Trempealeau County Social Services Whitehall, WI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Leviathans Robotics Pablo Ctr Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Co K-9 Alma, WI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Buffalo County Food Shelf Alma, WI | General Food Pantry | $500 |
| Hope 4 You Buffalo County Alma, WI | General Support | $500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 110 La Crosse, WI | General Support | $500 |
| Castlerock Museum Alma, WI | General Support | $500 |
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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 | $467,126 | $20,790 | $43,822 | $37,622 | 15 | $37,622 | $20,790 | $21,645 |
| 2023 | $490,158 | $18,794 | $28,677 | $22,017 | 13 | $22,017 | $18,794 | $22,104 |
| 2022 | $500,041 | $15,988 | $41,657 | $36,492 | 12 | $36,492 | $19,754 | $23,535 |
| 2021 | $525,710 | $9,705 | $44,475 | $39,225 | 10 | $39,225 | $9,705 | $26,058 |
| 2020 | $560,405 | $11,244 | $52,763 | $41,822 | 13 | — | $11,244 | $28,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for general operations, medical expenses, and food pantry support. Grace Place, a 2024 recipient of $500, describes its own mission as an advocacy center for women and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $37,622. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $22,148, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants included $22,148 to La Crosse Social Services for general support, $5,000 to Medical Assistance JT Mayo Clinic for medical expenses, $3,000 to Parish Life Series for general support, and $2,000 to Trempealeau County Social Services for general support.
Other listed 2024 grants included $1,000 each to Leviathans Robotics Pablo Ctr and Buffalo Co K-9; $500 each to Buffalo County Food Shelf, Hope 4 You Buffalo County, Boy Scout Troop 110, Castlerock Museum, and Grace Place; and $350 to RK Gunderson Dialysis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ralph P Ruben Jr and Doris Ruben as directors.
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris Ruben
Director
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph P. Ruben Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
15 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 Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation
How much does Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation give each year?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 13 grants.
What is Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,508, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation that year got $694 on average.
Where does Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation give grants?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alma, WI (4 grants), La Crosse, WI (3 grants) and Winona, MN (2 grants).
Does Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lacrosse Social Services ($22,148), Medical Assistance JT Mayo Clinic ($5,000) and Parish Life Series ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation reported $467K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for general operations, medical expenses, and food pantry support. Grace Place, a 2024 recipient of $500, describes its own mission as an advocacy center for women and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's EIN?
Ethel Mae Kreutz Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2022378. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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