Gerald & Adele Kraft
Gerald & Adele Kraft is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. In 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $166,718 to organizations in Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Washington, DC, including organizations supporting Jewish community life, education, children with disabilities, and community improvements.
Gerald & Adele Kraft at a glance
In short: Gerald & Adele Kraft gave $167K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,718
- +856.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,672
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $4,972,667
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerald & Adele Kraft
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2372 Treesdale Cir, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 319-1633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald & Adele Kraft funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federations of Greater Indpls Inc ($50K). Together the top 9 received $166K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (73%), Missouri (13%), Texas (8%), and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerald & Adele Kraft gives
- In 2025 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $167K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of Greater Indpls Inc Indianapolis, IN | To promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable jewish community. | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Bbyo Kraft Custodial Fnd Co Jewish Federation of Greater Indy Indianapolis, IN | To promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable jewish community. | $50,000 |
| The Whitfield School St. Louis, MO | To provide college preparation for middle school and high school students. | $20,000 |
| The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | To Provide Therapy to Children with Disabilities | $17,000 |
| Austin Ed Fund Austin, TX | To prepare aisd students for college, career, and life | $14,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Foundation Washington, DC | To improve the quality of life for people around the globe | $10,000 |
| Pioneermacedonia Baptist Church Indianapolis, IN | To Contribute Towards Building Upgrades and Improvements. | $2,800 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Indianapolis, IN | To provide educational opportunities for students in the community of central indianpolis. | $1,618 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | To protect and enhance jewish life in st. Louis, in isreal, and around the world. | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,972,667 | $129,760 | $210,647 | $166,718 | 10 | $166,718 | $85,831 | $265,853 |
| 2024 | $5,053,554 | $5,097,490 | $43,936 | $17,429 | 1 | $17,429 | $70,983 | $147,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald & Adele Kraft reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, therapy for children with disabilities, and dementia care.
The Children’s Theraplay Foundation, which received $17,000 in 2025, describes itself as a medical facility providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with a wide range of special needs. Jewish Federation of St. Louis, which received $1,000, says it mobilizes the Jewish community and its resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel, and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $166,718 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $50,000, with a median grant of $12,000.
The largest grants included $50,000 each to Jewish Federations of Greater Indianapolis Inc. and the Indianapolis BBYO Kraft Custodial Fund through the Jewish Federation of Greater Indy; $20,000 to The Whitfield School; $17,000 to The Children’s Theraplay Foundation; and $14,000 to Austin Ed Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Kraft, Leslie Katz, and Karen Yoffie as trustees.
Gerald & Adele Kraft's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Yoffie
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kraft
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Gerald & Adele Kraft
How much does Gerald & Adele Kraft give each year?
Gerald & Adele Kraft gave $167K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
What is Gerald & Adele Kraft's typical grant size?
Gerald & Adele Kraft's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $16,672, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald & Adele Kraft give grants?
Gerald & Adele Kraft gives mostly in Indiana: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Gerald & Adele Kraft give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald & Adele Kraft's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gerald & Adele Kraft's largest grantees?
Gerald & Adele Kraft's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federations of Greater Indpls Inc ($50,000), Indianapolis Bbyo Kraft Custodial Fnd Co Jewish Federation of Greater Indy ($50,000) and The Whitfield School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald & Adele Kraft?
Gerald & Adele Kraft reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (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 Gerald & Adele Kraft fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, therapy for children with disabilities, and dementia care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald & Adele Kraft?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald & Adele Kraft's EIN?
Gerald & Adele Kraft's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6469113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Gerald & Adele Kraft accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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