Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lawrenceburg, TN EIN: 45-2410025

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development is a private foundation, based in Lawrenceburg, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $70K.

Key facts about Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development

In short: Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development gave $157K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
45-2410025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$157,000
Grants made (2021)
9
Average grant
$17,444
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$1,367,305
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+28.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$157K

+40.9% YoY

Grant Count

9

+80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-21.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development gives

  • Giving grew 332% from 2018 to 2021. Method
  • In 2021 it paid out 723% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

States

Cities

LawrenceburgLorettoSummertownColumbiaEthridgeLeoma

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K22 grants2018 5 grants2020 9 grants2021

From 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2018) to $157K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $157K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2021

Lawrence County School System: $87KLawrence County School System$87KSouthern TN Higher Education Center: $40KSouthern TN Higher EducationCenter$40KSacred Heart School Lawrenceburg: $7KSacred Heart SchoolLawrenceburg$7KSacred Heart School Loretto: $7KSacred Heart School Loretto$7KA Kids Place: $5KA Kids Place$5KThe Shelter Inc: $5KThe Shelter Inc$5KCrockett Theatre Performance Series: $5KCrockett Theatre PerformanceSeries$5KWLLX FM Radio: $2KWLLX FM Radio$2KColumbia State Community College: $500Columbia State CommunityCollege$500

The largest 2021 recipient was Lawrence County School System ($87K). Together the top 9 received $157K.

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

33<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lawrence County School System Lawrenceburg, TNPe & Vaping Prevention Program$86,800
Southern TN Higher Education Center Lawrenceburg, TNContribution$40,000
Sacred Heart School Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg, TNContribution for School Supplies$6,600
Sacred Heart School Loretto Loretto, TNContribution for School Supplies$6,600
A Kids Place Lawrenceburg, TNContribution$5,000
The Shelter Inc Lawrenceburg, TNContribution$5,000
Crockett Theatre Performance Series Lawrenceburg, TNContribution$5,000
WLLX FM Radio Lawrenceburg, TNADS for CSCC Adult Ed Reconnect Proj$1,500
Columbia State Community College Columbia, TNAdult Education ADS$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2018 2020 2021
Metric202120202018
Total Assets$1,367,305$1,062,044$1,167,507
Revenue$333,139$93,595$70,462
Expenses$167,880$121,115$45,240
Qualifying Distributions$157,000——
Net Investment Income$69,518$57,902$71,331
Distributable Amount$21,709$61,016—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development is led by Tim Pettus, Board Chair on every filing since 2018; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Tim Pettus

    Board Chair

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Jane Jennings

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Marston

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Polly Powell Marsh

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel Beckman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development

How much does Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development give each year?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development gave $157K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $111K across 5 grants.

What is Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's typical grant size?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,444, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development give grants?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrenceburg, TN (7 grants).

Does Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development give general operating support?

Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (4 grants).

Who are Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's largest grantees?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's largest 2021 grantees include Lawrence County School System ($86,800), Southern TN Higher Education Center ($40,000) and Sacred Heart School Lawrenceburg ($6,600), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's EIN?

Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2410025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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