Kraft Foundation
Kraft Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to Christian charitable or educational organizations qualified under IRC Section 501(c)(3); its reported grants include support for ministry training, education, youth programs, and other charitable activities.
Kraft Foundation at a glance
In short: Kraft Foundation gave $829K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $828,500
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,735
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,472,593
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kraft Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Kraft Foundation
Mailing address: 7790 N 65Th St, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (217) 433-9891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kraft Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evangelism Explosion ($250K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 76 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (31%), North Carolina (30%), Arizona (29%), California (4%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kraft Foundation gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2020) to $829K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelism Explosion Arden, NC | Fulfilling the Great Commission of This Generation | $250,000 |
| Pastoral Leadership Institute Wheaton, IL | PLI Expansion in the United States | $150,000 |
| Phoenix Seminary Scottsdale, AZ | Education Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Multipli Wheaton, IL | Building Capacity for Genesis Leader and Awaken Training | $75,000 |
| Mentorkids USA Scottsdale, AZ | Tempe Promise Neighborhood | $65,000 |
| Arizona Urban Youth Excel Cave Creek, AZ | Expansion to a Fifth Phoenix High School | $35,000 |
| Pawprint Ministries Decatur, IL | Expanding Chaplaincy Spiritual and Emotional Support | $35,000 |
| Stand to Reason Signal Hill, CA | Partial Funding of Reality Student Apologetics Conference | $20,000 |
| Timothy Lutheran Church Blue Springs, MO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Lutec - Christian High School Norwalk, CA | Tuition Support and Building Capacity | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,472,593 | $1,509,882 | $895,145 | $828,500 | 17 | $828,500 | $443,485 | $474,608 |
| 2023 | $7,857,856 | $1,325,824 | $815,083 | $757,500 | 19 | $757,500 | $268,779 | $403,702 |
| 2022 | $7,347,115 | $1,375,377 | $874,928 | $800,000 | 15 | $800,000 | $535,899 | $381,047 |
| 2021 | $6,846,666 | $1,115,436 | $618,597 | $553,000 | 24 | $553,000 | $1,027,496 | $395,188 |
| 2020 | $6,349,827 | $399,773 | $53,915 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $584,066 | $320,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kraft Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K 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 grants include support for Christian charitable and educational organizations. For example, Pastoral Leadership Institute describes its mission as developing and releasing pastoral leaders; Phoenix Seminary says it trains men and women for Christ-centered ministry; and MentorKids USA describes its work as equipping and empowering youth to become leaders in their lives, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $828,500. Awards ranged from $9,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Evangelism Explosion for “fulfilling the Great Commission of this generation,” $150,000 to Pastoral Leadership Institute for expansion in the United States, $100,000 to Phoenix Seminary for education initiatives, and $75,000 to MultiPli for building capacity for Genesis Leader and Awaken training. Other reported awards included $65,000 to MentorKids USA and $35,000 each to Arizona Urban Youth Excel and Pawprint Ministries.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a written request as the application material and no deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Kraft, Julie Schwalbe, Brian Schwalbe, David Koshinski, Todd Moritz, and Brandon Schwalbe as trustees.
Kraft Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Schwalbe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Koshinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kraft
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Schwalbe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Moritz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Schwalbe
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/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 Kraft Foundation
How much does Kraft Foundation give each year?
Kraft Foundation gave $829K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $758K across 19 grants.
What is Kraft Foundation's typical grant size?
Kraft Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $48,735, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kraft Foundation give grants?
Kraft Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (30%) and Arizona (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does Kraft Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Kraft Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kraft Foundation's largest grantees?
Kraft Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evangelism Explosion ($250,000), Pastoral Leadership Institute ($150,000) and Phoenix Seminary ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kraft Foundation?
Kraft Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $829K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kraft Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for Christian charitable and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kraft Foundation?
Kraft Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kraft Foundation's EIN?
Kraft Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1307161. 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kraft Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kraft-foundation-morg_220815062b4146e0aecfee2702e6b109
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