Ron Krantz Family Foundation
The Ron Krantz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in theater, children’s learning, food assistance, health care, and community activities.
Ron Krantz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ron Krantz Family Foundation gave $120K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,743,665
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% 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 Ron Krantz 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 660 W Washington Avenue 306, Madison, WI 53703-4703
Phone: (866) 380-9969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ron Krantz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Theatre of Madison Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in Tennessee. Most listed recipients were in Madison or elsewhere in Wisconsin; the Tennessee grant went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ron Krantz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $37K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Theatre of Madison Inc Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Madison Children's Museum Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| School Sisters of St Francis Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $2,000 |
| St Paul University Catholic Foundation Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $2,000 |
| East Madison Community Center Inc Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,743,665 | $210,964 | $145,059 | $120,000 | 12 | $121,475 | $88,069 | $120,877 |
| 2023 | $2,853,607 | $138,181 | $141,274 | $120,000 | 12 | $120,029 | $16,719 | $110,912 |
| 2022 | $2,856,949 | $117,089 | $143,923 | $120,000 | 13 | $120,000 | $7,660 | $112,556 |
| 2021 | $2,883,921 | $987,666 | $142,537 | $120,000 | 13 | $120,000 | — | $100,643 |
| 2020 | $2,038,982 | $1,369,231 | $46,340 | $37,000 | 14 | — | $60,012 | $41,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ron Krantz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Children’s Theatre of Madison describes its mission as sparking imagination and building community through theater, while Madison Children’s Museum says it connects children with families, communities, and the wider world through discovery learning and creative play. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin describes its mission as ending hunger in southwestern Wisconsin. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The filing lists the grants as unrestricted charitable grants.
The largest grants included $50,000 to Children’s Theatre of Madison, $30,000 to Madison Children’s Museum, $10,000 each to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin and The Salvation Army of Dane County, and $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County and School Sisters of St. Francis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald F. Krantz, Steven J. Krantz, Jason R. Krantz, and Christopher J. Krantz on the executive board, and Adrianna Christopher as trustee.
Ron Krantz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrianna Christopher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Krantz
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason R. Krantz
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald F. Krantz
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Krantz
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Ron Krantz Family Foundation
How much does Ron Krantz Family Foundation give each year?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation gave $120K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 12 grants.
What is Ron Krantz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ron Krantz Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Ron Krantz Family Foundation give grants?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (10 grants).
Does Ron Krantz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ron Krantz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ron Krantz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Theatre of Madison Inc ($50,000), Madison Children's Museum ($30,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ron Krantz Family Foundation?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ron Krantz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ron Krantz 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 Ron Krantz Family Foundation's EIN?
Ron Krantz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6565695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ron Krantz 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 May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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