Kreiling Family Foundation
Kreiling Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Its 2023 filing reports 22 grants totaling $98,114 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Illinois, California, Florida, Virginia, and Nevada.
Kreiling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kreiling Family Foundation gave $98K across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 45% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $98,114
- +26.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 22
- -40.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,460
- +113.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,777
- Total assets
- $588,128
- -14.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kreiling Family Foundation
- 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: 57 Deer Point Dr, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Phone: (702) 949-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kreiling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Little Heroes League ($33K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to California, 5% to Florida, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kreiling Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $517 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 41% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 146% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 275% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $98K (2023). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Heroes League Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $32,836 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Fdtn Dundee, IL | General Purpose | $23,725 |
| Pilot Light Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $7,763 |
| Dupage Foundation Downers Grove, IL | General Purposes | $7,763 |
| Preeclampsia Fdtn Melbourne, FL | General Purposes | $5,010 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The ALS Association Arlington, VA | General Purposes | $2,400 |
| Nami Skokie, IL | General Purposes | $2,018 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Inst Del Progreso Latino Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $588,128 | $51,869 | $135,814 | $98,114 | 22 | $98,114 | $39,578 | $35,702 |
| 2022 | $690,566 | $29,381 | $83,231 | $77,386 | 37 | $77,386 | $10,346 | $42,859 |
| 2021 | $764,154 | $61,121 | $67,874 | $62,154 | 20 | $62,154 | $55,401 | $45,153 |
| 2020 | $762,330 | $33,596 | $46,394 | $39,910 | 24 | — | $31,896 | $37,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kreiling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including care coordination for babies with complex health challenges, food education in schools, and arts and culture. For example, Little Heroes League describes its work as coordinating early-life care for babies with multiple health challenges, while PILOT LIGHT says it partners with Pre-K–12 teachers to support experiential food education. Palm Springs Art Museum describes its work as creating experiences that expand understanding of ourselves and the world through its collection, exhibitions, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation gave $98,114 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $27 to $32,836, with a median grant of $1,776. The largest grants included $32,836 to Little Heroes League and $23,725 to Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, both in Illinois, followed by $7,763 each to PILOT LIGHT and DuPage Foundation.
Other notable 2023 grants included $5,010 to Preeclampsia Foundation, $5,000 to Pasadena Playhouse, $2,400 to The ALS Association, $2,018 to NAMI, and $2,000 each to Palm Springs Art Museum, Instituto del Progreso Latino, and UNLV Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists H John Kreiling III as chairman. It lists Tracey J Kreiling, Jason Kreiling, Christopher Kreiling, Kelsey Kreiling, Lindsey Kreiling, and Anastasia Kreiling as directors.
Kreiling Family Foundation is led by H John Kreiling III, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
H John Kreiling III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anastasia Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelsey Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsey Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracey J Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kreiling Family Foundation
How much does Kreiling Family Foundation give each year?
Kreiling Family Foundation gave $98K across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $77K across 37 grants.
What is Kreiling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kreiling Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,777, and its average grant was $4,460, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kreiling Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kreiling Family Foundation give grants?
Kreiling Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Downers Grove, IL (2 grants).
Does Kreiling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kreiling Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kreiling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kreiling Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Little Heroes League ($32,836), Max McGraw Wildlife Fdtn ($23,725) and Pilot Light ($7,763), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Kreiling Family Foundation?
Kreiling Family Foundation reported $588K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kreiling Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including care coordination for babies with complex health challenges, food education in schools, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kreiling Family Foundation?
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 Kreiling Family Foundation's EIN?
Kreiling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4389976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Kreiling Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Kreiling Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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