Kreuter Memorial Fund
The Kreuter Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It honors David Kreuter, a Marine, by raising funds for scholarships and other memorial purposes, including support for veterans and their families.
Kreuter Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Kreuter Memorial Fund gave $14K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,509
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,228
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $109,557
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Kreuter Memorial Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to the website for the current-year application and materials. It says restrictions on awards are described in the website application.
- Review Cycle
- The scholarship page listed January 22, 2025, as the application deadline and stated that applications postmarked after that date would not be considered. This is a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The scholarship page listed January 22, 2025, as the application deadline and stated that applications postmarked…
- Contact
Application contact: Ken Kreuterpat Murray
Mailing address: 2765 Mahoning Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45233
Phone: (513) 941-3646
Website: https://www.kreutermemorial.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kreuter Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami University ($3K). Together the top 9 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 7% to Florida, and 7% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kreuter Memorial Fund gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $8K (2021) to $15K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University Oxford, OH | student scholarships | $2,500 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | student scholarships | $2,500 |
| Univ of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | student Scholarships | $1,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| IBEW Training Center Cincinnati, OH | student scholarship | $1,000 |
| Univ of Miami Miami, FL | student scholarship | $1,000 |
| Univ of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | student scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | student scholarship | $1,000 |
| Veteran Support Cincinnati, OH | veteran activity support | $509 |
| Univ of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | student scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,557 | $55,546 | $28,027 | $13,509 | 11 | — |
| 2024 | $80,621 | $39,016 | $26,229 | $12,800 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $67,834 | $41,303 | $27,105 | $14,658 | 11 | $14,658 |
| 2022 | $54,196 | $32,544 | $21,225 | $10,464 | 10 | $10,464 |
| 2021 | $42,877 | $34,408 | $18,886 | $7,654 | 8 | $7,654 |
| 2020 | $27,355 | $24,683 | $21,311 | $11,795 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated purpose is to honor David Kreuter’s memory, service, and beliefs through scholarships for students attending accredited colleges, technical or vocational schools, and an individual recipient High School, as well as other suitable memorial purposes. Its mission also includes assistance for children of veterans and Gold Star families, support for veteran-recognition events, and appreciation for veterans and their families.
The fund’s 2025 grants included student scholarships and support for a veteran activity. Among its grantees, the University of Dayton describes its mission as providing postsecondary education through undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing-education programs. The Ohio State University describes its mission as providing camping and recreational facilities for people associated with 4-H and other educational groups.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded 11 grants totaling $13,509. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $2,500 each to Miami University and The Ohio State University for student scholarships; $1,500 to the University of Cincinnati for student scholarships; and $1,000 each to an individual recipient Joseph University, IBEW Training Center, University of Miami, University of the Cumberlands, University of Dayton, and an individual recipient High School for student scholarships. It also gave $509 for veteran activity support and $500 to the University of Northwestern Ohio for a student scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ken J. Kreuter and Pat A. Murray as trustees.
Kreuter Memorial Fund's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ken J. Kreuter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat A. Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Kreuter Memorial Fund
How much does Kreuter Memorial Fund give each year?
Kreuter Memorial Fund gave $14K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 10 grants.
What is Kreuter Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Kreuter Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,228, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kreuter Memorial Fund give grants?
Kreuter Memorial Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Kentucky (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Kreuter Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Kreuter Memorial Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarship" (7 grants) and "Student Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Kreuter Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Kreuter Memorial Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Miami University ($2,500), The Ohio State University ($2,500) and Univ of Cincinnati ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kreuter Memorial Fund?
Kreuter Memorial Fund reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does Kreuter Memorial Fund fund?
The fund’s stated purpose is to honor David Kreuter’s memory, service, and beliefs through scholarships for students attending accredited colleges, technical or vocational schools, and an individual recipient High School, as well as other suitable memorial purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kreuter Memorial Fund?
The filing directs applicants to the website for the current-year application and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kreuter Memorial Fund's EIN?
Kreuter Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3546325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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