Krainz Foundation Inc
Krainz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Franklin, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing lists 25 grants totaling $155,250, primarily to Wisconsin recipients.
Krainz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Krainz Foundation Inc gave $155K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,250
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,210
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,969,747
- -47.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Krainz Foundation Inc
- 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: 8666 S 81St St, Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: (414) 573-9082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Krainz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Students for Students ($40K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 3% went to recipients in Illinois. The listed grants show support for organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Krainz Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $155K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Students for Students Milwaukee, WI | Charity | $40,000 |
| Milwaukee PBS Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $32,250 |
| St Luke's Lutheran Church Greendale, WI | Charity | $15,000 |
| St Martin of Tours Church Franklin, WI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Lucky Mutts Rescue New Berlin, WI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Soles for Jesus Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Northbrook, IL | Operating | $4,000 |
| Special Spaces Thiensville, WI | Operating | $4,000 |
| Best Buddies Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha Cty Pewaukee, WI | Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,969,747 | $31,390 | $239,250 | $155,250 | 25 | $87,283 | — | — |
| 2024 | $5,614,346 | $76,668 | $225,400 | $155,400 | 21 | $74,355 | $2,313 | — |
| 2023 | $2,713,734 | $48,695 | $175,623 | $133,000 | 18 | $175,626 | $6,072 | $133,567 |
| 2022 | $2,602,500 | $103,532 | $165,887 | $107,400 | 9 | $165,887 | $50,576 | $245,621 |
| 2021 | $2,187,346 | $78,159 | $142,364 | $40,000 | 1 | $105,364 | — | $194,161 |
| 2020 | $2,336,425 | $85,174 | $134,364 | $40,000 | 1 | — | — | $194,161 |
| 2019 | $2,336,425 | $85,174 | $134,364 | $40,000 | 1 | — | — | $194,161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Soles for Jesus says it distributes shoes to underserved people in sub-Saharan Africa, while Lucky Mutts Rescue says it focuses on rescuing and placing dogs at risk in high-kill shelters. Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger by providing food and promoting policies for a hunger-free community. Other supported organizations describe work in healthcare and elder care, support for veterans’ families, services for people with special needs, nature experiences for children with special healthcare needs, and food distribution.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 25 grants totaling $155,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Largest listed 2025 grants included $40,000 to Wisconsin Students for Students, $32,250 to Milwaukee PBS, $15,000 to St Luke’s Lutheran Church, and $10,000 to St Martin of Tours Church. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Lucky Mutts Rescue and Soles for Jesus, and $4,000 each to Gift of Adoption and Special Spaces.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cheryl Dordel as president and Dale Martin, Daniel Dordel, Deborah Shiroda, Julie Dagam, Shekhar Dagam, and Timothy Shiroda as directors.
Krainz Foundation Inc is led by Cheryl A Dordel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl A Dordel
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Dale G Martin
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Deborah L Shiroda
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Julie K Dagam
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Daniel Dordel
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Shekhar Dagam
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Timothy Shiroda
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Cheryl Dordel (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Krainz Foundation Inc
How much does Krainz Foundation Inc give each year?
Krainz Foundation Inc gave $155K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 21 grants.
What is Krainz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Krainz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,210, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Krainz Foundation Inc give grants?
Krainz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (10 grants), New Berlin, WI (3 grants), Greendale, WI (2 grants) and Franklin, WI (2 grants).
Does Krainz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Krainz Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (13 grants).
Who are Krainz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Krainz Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wisconsin Students for Students ($40,000), Milwaukee PBS ($32,250) and St Luke's Lutheran Church ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Krainz Foundation Inc?
Krainz Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
What does Krainz Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Krainz Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Krainz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Krainz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1979181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Krainz Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Krainz Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/krainz-foundation-inc-morg_efffbc1cbeb74e88aef473bee1747fc8
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