Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation
The Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including community betterment, arts, culture and humanities, faith, and the environment, with most grant dollars going to Iowa recipients.
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Iowa. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,441,682
- +124.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,212
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,165
- Total assets
- $121,490,078
- +10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1459 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3005
Phone: (515) 221-1799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($955K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 274 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 3% to Colorado, and 1% to Washington, DC. Connecticut and Indiana each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 48 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $642K (2023) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $609,851 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $340,467 |
| Icon Water Trails West Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $101,498 |
| Bravo Greater Des Mounes Inc Des Moines, IA | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $71,142 |
| Sacred Heart Church and School Boulder, CO | FAITH | $37,752 |
| Urban Dreams Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $35,385 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Community Betterment | $33,670 |
| United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | Campaign Gift | $21,700 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington DC, DC | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $19,720 |
| Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $17,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,490,078 | $15,796,512 | $1,539,529 | $1,441,682 | 55 | $1,443,257 | $4,486,672 | $10,982,466 |
| 2023 | $110,388,804 | $184,647,900 | $667,153 | $641,800 | 42 | $641,800 | $651,757 | $1,405,269 |
| 2022 | $6,575,212 | $989,741 | $1,090,587 | $1,074,503 | 49 | $1,075,822 | $977,797 | $745,468 |
| 2021 | $6,441,732 | $194,937 | $792,804 | $779,635 | 42 | $780,695 | $183,474 | $965,428 |
| 2020 | $6,854,240 | $239,280 | $709,516 | $684,545 | 86 | — | $232,154 | $784,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community betterment, arts, culture and humanities, faith, and environmental purposes. Grantees describe a range of activities: Urban Dreams says it serves residents of economically distressed areas of Des Moines through referral services and programs addressing substance abuse and offering educational, employment, and recreational opportunities. Food Bank of Iowa says it distributes salvageable food to member agencies serving ill, needy, and infant populations. Center at Sixth describes its work as supporting the establishment and growth of businesses owned by people in underrepresented and underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $1,441,682. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $609,851, with a median of $3,165. The largest listed grants included two to Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for community betterment ($609,851 and $340,467), Icon Water Trails for community betterment ($101,498), and Bravo Greater Des Moines for arts, culture and humanities ($71,142). Other listed recipients included Sacred Heart Church and School ($37,752), Urban Dreams ($35,385), and Food Bank of Iowa ($33,670).
The foundation reported 42 grants totaling $641,800 in 2023 and 49 grants totaling $1,074,503 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyle J Krause as president and treasurer and Sharon S Krause as vice president and secretary.
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation is led by Kyle J. Krause, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle J. Krause
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon S. Krause
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation
How much does Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation give each year?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $642K across 42 grants.
What is Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,165, and its average grant was $26,212, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation give grants?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (32 grants), West Des Moines, IA (2 grants), Washington DC, DC (2 grants) and Earlham, IA (2 grants).
Does Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Betterment" (21 grants), "Faith" (8 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($955,318 across 3 grants), Icon Water Trails ($101,498) and Bravo Greater Des Mounes Inc ($71,142), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation reported $121.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community betterment, arts, culture and humanities, faith, and environmental purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's EIN?
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2098909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kyle J & Sharon Krause 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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