Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation
The Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2014. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+124.6% YoY
Grant Count
55
+31.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+71.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the following areas:
- Faith-based organizations
- Human services
- Education
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Health and quality of life
- Environmental causes
- Community betterment
- Athletics
- Memorial programs
The foundation demonstrates particular strength in education and community development, with significant giving to organizations focused on these priorities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 38 additional grants totaling $1,170,398 in 2024.
Grant Range
$50–$609,851
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Iowa
- District of Columbia
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $121,490,078
- Total revenues: $15,796,512
- Total expenses: $1,539,529
- Total liabilities: $0
- Number of employees: 0
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $110,000,000
- Total expenses: $667,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE J KRAUSE | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHARON S KRAUSE | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Kyle J. Krause and his wife were named finalists for the Iowa Star Award, recognizing their philanthropic contributions and community impact.
Kyle Krause and Wife Named Finalist for Iowa Star AwardThe University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program received a $500,000 donation from the foundation to build a program endowment, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to supporting educational initiatives.
University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program Receives $500,000 DonationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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