Krause Gentle Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker DES MOINES, IA EIN: 42-1414004 Website

Arts and cultureEducationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationPhilanthropy

The Krause Gentle Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 1994. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Krause Gentle Foundation

EIN: 42-1414004
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $858,833
Grants made (2024): 41
Average grant: $20,947
Median grant: $1,000
Primary geography: Iowa (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Krause Gentle Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Krause Gentle Foundation's 41 itemized 2024 grants were Iowa (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (17 grants), Iowa City, IA (4 grants), West Des Moines, IA (3 grants) and Okoboji, IA (3 grants). 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Memorials" (20 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Arts, Culture, Humanities" (4 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$859K

-11.7% YoY

Grant Count

-4.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

-7.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to return amounts granted in prior years. Its funding priorities encompass:

Memorials
Education
Faith
Community betterment
General operating support
Arts and culture
Humanities

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $1.23 million. Notable recent grants include:

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with some grantmaking activity extending to Ohio and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Iowa $851K (99%)

Illinois $3K (0%)

New York $1K (0%)

Florida $1K (0%)

California $1K (0%)

All other $2K (0%)

Share of all 41 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Florida Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Mississippi New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

Des MoinesWest Des MoinesIowa CityOkobojiPontiacCedar FallsHamptonNaplesDavenportDubuqueColumbiaBooneCedar RapidsEarlhamSpencerUrbandaleAmesAnkenyArnolds ParkArvada

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

$8,850,739 (as of 2023)
$8,080,394 (per most recent IRS filing)

Annual Activity (2023):

Total revenues: $594,170
Total expenses: $972,736

Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

233 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include United Way of Central Iowa ($415,250 across 2 grants), Italian American Cultural Center ($200,437), Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($77,000 across 4 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA DES MOINES, IA	CAMPAIGN GIFT	$355,250
ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER DES MOINES, IA	ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES	$200,437
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA DES MOINES, IA	CAMPAIGN GIFT	$60,000
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT IOWA CITY, IA	CAMPAIGN GIFT FOR U OF I SOCCER	$50,065
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES DES MOINES, IA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$50,000
BALLET DES MOINES DES MOINES, IA	ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES	$34,881
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH AND SCHOOL WEST DES MOINES, IA	FAITH	$26,500
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES DES MOINES, IA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL WEST DES MOINES, IA	EDUCATION	$12,000
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT IOWA CITY, IA	EDUCATION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KYLE J KRAUSE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureEducationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationPhilanthropy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Krause Gentle Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to return amounts granted in prior years. Its funding priorities encompass: • Memorials • Education • Faith • Community betterment • General operating support • Arts and culture • Humanities

How do I apply for a grant from Krause Gentle Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** In 2023, the foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $1.23 million. Notable recent grants include: • United Way of Central Iowa: $287,949 (Community Betterment) • Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines: $287,654 (Faith) • Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines: $50,000 (General Operating Support) **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $50 to $360,931. **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $858,833 in grants based on recent IRS filings.