Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development
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.
Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $157,000
- +40.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $17,444
- -21.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,367,305
- +28.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph F Kraus and Hazel Kraus Human Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2018) to $157K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County School System Lawrenceburg, TN | Pe & Vaping Prevention Program | $86,800 |
| Southern TN Higher Education Center Lawrenceburg, TN | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg, TN | Contribution for School Supplies | $6,600 |
| Sacred Heart School Loretto Loretto, TN | Contribution for School Supplies | $6,600 |
| A Kids Place Lawrenceburg, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Shelter Inc Lawrenceburg, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Crockett Theatre Performance Series Lawrenceburg, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| WLLX FM Radio Lawrenceburg, TN | ADS for CSCC Adult Ed Reconnect Proj | $1,500 |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN | Adult Education ADS | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,367,305 | $333,139 | $167,880 | $157,000 | 9 | $157,000 | $69,518 | $21,709 |
| 2020 | $1,062,044 | $93,595 | $121,115 | $111,400 | 5 | — | $57,902 | $61,016 |
| 2018 | $1,167,507 | $70,462 | $45,240 | $36,384 | 22 | — | $71,331 | — |
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.
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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2021
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