Krause Gentle Foundation
The Krause Gentle Foundation was a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation merged with the Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation effective June 30, 2025, transferred all its assets to that surviving entity, and ceased operations.
Krause Gentle Foundation at a glance
In short: Krause Gentle Foundation gave $6.5M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,477,179
- +654.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -92.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,159,060
- +10207.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,431
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Krause Gentle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation ceased operations following its 2025 merger.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1459 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3005
Phone: (515) 226-0128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Krause Gentle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation ($6.4M). Together the top 3 received $6.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 181 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Krause Gentle Foundation gives
- Giving grew 475% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $859K (2024) to $6.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation Des Moines, IA | 507(B)(2) Transfer of Assets | $6,439,148 |
| Ballet Des Moines Des Moines, IA | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $34,431 |
| Diocese of Des Moines Des Moines, IA | FAITH | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports the foundation’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $117,736 | $6,479,479 | $6,477,179 | 3 | $39,081 | $116,186 | $175,152 |
| 2024 | $8,080,394 | $579,194 | $861,983 | $858,833 | 41 | $860,408 | $577,653 | $374,643 |
| 2023 | $8,850,739 | $594,170 | $972,736 | $972,645 | 43 | $972,645 | $594,156 | $412,980 |
| 2022 | $8,471,481 | $12,446 | $1,132,148 | $1,126,872 | 42 | $1,129,234 | $86,715 | $463,524 |
| 2021 | $11,043,404 | $93,551 | $1,113,984 | $1,074,786 | 52 | $1,075,585 | $93,383 | $468,475 |
| 2020 | $9,182,666 | $1,602,797 | $1,193,718 | $1,185,050 | 55 | — | $1,600,667 | $434,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Krause Gentle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Krause Gentle Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Ballet Des Moines, whose stated mission is “to enrich lives through inspiring dance performances, inclusive education, outreach programs, and innovative community partnerships.” Another grant was listed for faith.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $6,477,179. The amounts ranged from $3,600 to $6,439,148, with a median of $34,431. The largest item was a $6,439,148 transfer of assets to the Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation under IRC Section 507(b)(2). Other listed grants were $34,431 to Ballet Des Moines for arts, culture, and humanities, and $3,600 to the Diocese of Des Moines for faith.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kyle J Krause as a director.
Krause Gentle Foundation is led by Kyle J. Krause, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle J. Krause
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Krause Gentle Foundation
How much does Krause Gentle Foundation give each year?
Krause Gentle Foundation gave $6.5M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $859K across 41 grants.
What is Krause Gentle Foundation's typical grant size?
Krause Gentle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $34,431, and its average grant was $2,159,060, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Krause Gentle Foundation give grants?
Krause Gentle Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Krause Gentle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Krause Gentle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does Krause Gentle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the Krause Gentle Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Ballet Des Moines, whose stated mission is “to enrich lives through inspiring dance performances, inclusive education, outreach programs, and innovative community partnerships.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Krause Gentle Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Krause Gentle Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Krause Gentle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Krause Gentle Foundation's EIN?
Krause Gentle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1414004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Krause Gentle 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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