Kreitzberg Family Foundation
Kreitzberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Carpinteria, California. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Kreitzberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kreitzberg Family Foundation gave $360K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $21K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $359,932
- +51.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,172
- -28.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,420
- Primary geography
- Vermont (54% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kreitzberg 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. This statement is from its final 2021 filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1726 Santa Monica Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone: (805) 969-2787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kreitzberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Norwich University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2021 grant dollars were reported as 54% to recipients in Vermont, 29% in California, 6% in Washington, DC, 3% in Maine, and 3% in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kreitzberg Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2018) to $362K (2019). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich University Northfield, VT | University | $150,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | Communityfoundation | $45,000 |
| Norwich University Archives Northfield, VT | Archive Reference | $44,000 |
| Bergin University Penngrove, CA | University | $15,000 |
| Camp Kita North Berwick, ME | Dealing Withsuicide Grieffor Youth | $12,348 |
| National Suicide Alliance Washington, DC | Suicideprevention | $12,000 |
| One Mind Rutherford, CA | Brain Health | $10,522 |
| Animal Adoption Foundation Hamilton, OH | Animal Adoptionspaying & Neutering | $10,490 |
| Canal Alliance San Rafael, CA | Immigrationsupport | $10,420 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FL | Preservation of Coral Reefs | $10,352 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $87 | $363,035 | $359,932 | 17 | $359,932 | — |
| 2020 | $312,409 | $4,376 | $237,635 | $237,000 | 8 | — | $741 |
| 2019 | $367,890 | $8,152 | $369,191 | $362,000 | 3 | — | $6,265 |
| 2018 | $575,986 | $18,165 | $7,507 | $3,500 | 4 | — | $17,240 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Norwich University describes its mission as providing youth with an education that is American in character. One Mind says it uses science and lived experience to improve mental health outcomes. The Animal Adoption Foundation describes itself as a no-kill shelter that provides and coordinates adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs. Canal Alliance says it serves Marin’s low-income immigrant community and works to break the generational cycle of poverty for Latino immigrants and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $359,932 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,420.
Among its largest 2021 grants were $150,000 to Norwich University, $45,000 to Marin Community Foundation, and $44,000 to Norwich University Archives. Other grants included $15,000 to Bergin University, $12,348 to Camp Kita for youth suicide-grief support, $12,000 to National Suicide Alliance for suicide prevention, and $10,522 to One Mind for brain health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2021 filing were Fred Kreitzberg, president; Lois Mitchell, executive vice president; Caroline Kreitzberg and Bruce Kreitzberg, directors; Sassie Yona, secretary; and Allison Ross, treasurer.
Kreitzberg Family Foundation is led by Fred Kreitzberg, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Fred Kreitzberg
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Kreitzberg
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Kreitzberg
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Ross
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Mitchell
Executive V.p.
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sassie Yona
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Kreitzberg Family Foundation
How much does Kreitzberg Family Foundation give each year?
Kreitzberg Family Foundation gave $360K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $237K across 8 grants.
What is Kreitzberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kreitzberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,420, and its average grant was $21,172, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kreitzberg Family Foundation give grants?
Kreitzberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (29%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (4 grants), Northfield, VT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kreitzberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kreitzberg Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kreitzberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kreitzberg Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Norwich University ($150,000), Marin Community Foundation ($45,000) and Norwich University Archives ($44,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Kreitzberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Norwich University describes its mission as providing youth with an education that is American in character. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kreitzberg 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 Kreitzberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Kreitzberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1802917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Does Kreitzberg Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 29, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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