KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust
The KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust was a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the trust terminated effective December 31, 2024, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,832,980
- +2290.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,041
- +2290.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,038
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. It terminated effective December 31, 2024, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 365 Ledroit Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 715-3917
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Just in Time for Foster Youth ($15K). Together the top 5 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($2,799,480), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 110 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (48%), Florida (24%), Ohio (24%), California (3%), and Minnesota (0%), as reported in the filing. The listed California recipients include organizations in San Diego, an individual recipient, and Oakland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 2122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2020) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,799,480 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth San Diego, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Transgender Law Center Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Support | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the trust’s remaining assets were divided equally among four donor-advised funds established by Randall Kroha and his three sons, Bryce, Brett, and Scott Kroha.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $355,321 | $2,855,992 | $2,832,980 | 24 | $2,832,980 | $53,140 | $120,063 |
| 2023 | $1,656,877 | $-59,718 | $125,562 | $118,500 | 24 | $118,500 | $54,720 | $116,660 |
| 2022 | $1,842,012 | $94,502 | $112,344 | $111,500 | 22 | $111,500 | $70,675 | $117,068 |
| 2021 | $1,859,854 | $95,050 | $133,396 | $127,500 | 22 | $127,500 | $38,379 | $129,071 |
| 2020 | $1,899,733 | $65,490 | $86,939 | $85,500 | 18 | — | $36,774 | $110,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included donor-advised fund contributions and support for organizations serving foster youth, LGBT people, and transgender people. Just in Time for Foster Youth describes its mission as developing durable change for transition-age foster youth through relationships and resources. The an individual recipient LGBT Center says it works toward a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. Transgender Law Center says it changes law, policy, and attitudes so people can live safely and authentically, free from discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 24 grants totaling $2,832,980. Grant amounts ranged from $2,076 to $362,177, with a median of $5,038. The largest grants were primarily designated for donor-advised funds; the filing also lists $20,000 for San Diego Social Venture Partners, $15,000 for Just in Time for Foster Youth, $13,354 for American Brain Foundation, and $5,076 for KidsFirst at Sunset View. Other reported 2024 grants included $5,000 each to the an individual recipient LGBT Center and Transgender Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randall E. Kroha, Colleen Kroha, Bryce Kroha, Brett Kroha, and Scott Kroha as trustees.
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Kroha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryce Kroha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colleen Kroha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randall E Kroha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Kroha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 24 grants.
What is KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,038, and its average grant was $118,041, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Ohio (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants) and "Donor Advised Fund" (8 grants).
Who are KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Just in Time for Foster Youth ($15,000), Lacma ($5,000) and Los Angeles LGBT Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($2,799,480), which are not listed by name. Together they received 1% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included donor-advised fund contributions and support for organizations serving foster youth, LGBT people, and transgender people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust?
The trust stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7227263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work KrohaCasner Family Foundation Charitable Trust funds
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