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 $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,083,594
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,200
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $26,265,943
- +210.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evangelism Explosion ($300K). Together the top 10 received $995K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 93 (73%).
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 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kraft Foundation gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelism Explosion Arden, NC | Fulfilling the Great Commission of This Generation | $300,000 |
| Pastoral Leadership Institute Wheaton, IL | Use of its international model to accelerate U.S. expansion | $200,000 |
| Phoenix Seminary Scottsdale, AZ | Advancement of Library and Scholarly Resources | $150,000 |
| Coral Ridge Ministries Media Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Center for Christian Statemenship | $100,000 |
| Mentorkids USA Scottsdale, AZ | Sunnyslope Promise Neighborhood and Summer Programs | $80,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Local Outreach Ministries and Scholarship Programs | $50,000 |
| Arizona Urban Youth Excel Cave Creek, AZ | Empowerment of More Students to Become Spiritual Leaders | $40,000 |
| Pawprint Ministries Decatur, IL | Expanding Chaplaincy Spiritual and Emotional Support | $35,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Centers Glendale, AZ | Open for Care Project | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,265,943 | $20,714,140 | $1,236,807 | $1,083,594 | 18 | $1,083,594 | $3,548,665 | $1,200,295 |
| 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 $1.2M 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 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. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 18 grants totaling $1.1 million.
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 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kraft Foundation
How much does Kraft Foundation give each year?
Kraft Foundation gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $829K across 17 grants.
What is Kraft Foundation's typical grant size?
Kraft Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $60,200, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kraft Foundation give grants?
Kraft Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Illinois (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Kraft Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Kraft Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kraft Foundation's largest grantees?
Kraft Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Evangelism Explosion ($300,000), Pastoral Leadership Institute ($200,000) and Phoenix Seminary ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kraft Foundation?
Kraft Foundation reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 August 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kraft Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kraft-foundation-morg_220815062b4146e0aecfee2702e6b109
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