Kraabel Charitable Foundation
Kraabel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its filings describe charitable giving to tax-exempt organizations, and its 2021 filing reports 15 grants totaling $84,676. The foundation’s 2020 return is marked as final, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Kraabel Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Kraabel Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $84,676
- -23.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,645
- -2.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kraabel Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10775 Torrey Pines Circle, Carmel, IN 46032-9588
Phone: (317) 431-3693
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kraabel Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was King of Glory Lutheran Church ($39K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant-dollar distribution was reported as 93% to Indiana, 4% to Iowa, 2% to Massachusetts, 1% to Tennessee, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kraabel Charitable Foundation gives
- 87% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $110K (2020). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King of Glory Lutheran Church Carmel, IN | Ministry Support | $39,076 |
| Damar Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Luther College Decorah, IA | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesly Hills, MA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Village of Merici Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Back to Basics Project Inc Unionville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $42,796 | $86,822 | $84,676 | 15 | $14 | $1,627 |
| 2020 | $44,026 | $36,354 | $111,061 | $110,350 | 19 | $140 | $3,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kraabel Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — 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 foundation’s 2020 filing describes its direct charitable activity as giving to tax-exempt organizations. Its grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Damar Foundation says it works to increase awareness and financial support for Damar Services, which provides charitable and educational services to children, youth, adults, and families. Wheeler Mission Ministries describes itself as a Christian social-services organization serving people experiencing homelessness and others in need. The Center for the Performing Arts says its mission is to engage and inspire Central Indiana through arts experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $84,676 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $39,076, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $39,076 to King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel, Indiana, for ministry support; $30,000 to Damar Foundation in Indianapolis; $3,000 each to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and The Salvation Army in Indianapolis; and $2,000 to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Gleaners Food Bank and $1,000 to Riley Children’s Foundation, The Village of Merici, and Wheeler Mission Ministries, all in Indianapolis. The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel and The Actuarial Foundation in Schaumburg, Illinois, each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Stephen E Kraabel as president and Susan L Kraabel as secretary.
Kraabel Charitable Foundation is led by Stephen E. Kraabel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Stephen E. Kraabel
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Kraabel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Kraabel Charitable Foundation
How much does Kraabel Charitable Foundation give each year?
Kraabel Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $110K across 19 grants.
What is Kraabel Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Kraabel Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,645, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kraabel Charitable Foundation give grants?
Kraabel Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (8 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Who are Kraabel Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Kraabel Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include King of Glory Lutheran Church ($39,076), Damar Foundation ($30,000) and Luther College ($3,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Kraabel Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2020 filing describes its direct charitable activity as giving to tax-exempt organizations. Its grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kraabel Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Kraabel Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Kraabel Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kraabel Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Kraabel Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1452516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Kraabel Charitable Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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