Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation
The Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux City, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $20,021, all to organizations in Iowa.
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation gave $20K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $910.045), mostly in Iowa. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,021
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $910
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,011
- Total assets
- $371,506
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 147, Sioux City, IA 51102
Phone: (712) 277-6620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($1K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. The listed recipients include organizations in Sioux City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $821; repeat grants $914. How we count
Medians: $821 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City IA Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Food Bank of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Holy Cross Parish Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Hospice of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Journal Goodfellow Charities Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| June E Nylen Cancer Center Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Midamerica Museum of Aviation & Transportation Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Sioux City Gospel Mission Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Sioux City Rotary Club Foundation Sioux City, IA | Charitable | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,506 | $48,829 | $23,516 | $20,021 | 22 | $20,021 | $38,119 | $20,981 |
| 2024 | $348,171 | $25,415 | $19,214 | $15,931 | 21 | $15,931 | $22,338 | $20,021 |
| 2023 | $341,970 | $87,475 | $17,376 | $14,721 | 22 | $14,721 | $14,847 | $15,931 |
| 2022 | $274,327 | $10,184 | $20,223 | $17,421 | 22 | $17,421 | $7,684 | $14,721 |
| 2021 | $284,366 | $24,444 | $17,571 | $14,650 | 21 | $14,650 | $21,742 | $17,465 |
| 2020 | $277,493 | $18,171 | $17,565 | $15,100 | 23 | — | $15,781 | $14,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as hunger relief, hospice care, animal welfare, and recreation for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. For example, the Food Bank of Siouxland says its mission is “leading Siouxland in the fight against hunger,” and Camp High Hopes says it provides “fun, safe, and adaptive recreational experiences” for people with disabilities, special needs, and chronic illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $20,021 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $600 to $1,200, with a median grant of $1,010.
Among the reported 2025 grants, the Food Bank of Siouxland, Journal Goodfellow Charities, Hospice of Siouxland, and Siouxland Humane Society each received $1,200. Camp High Hopes and United Way of Siouxland each received $600. The filing also lists $1,200 grants to, among others, the Alzheimer’s Association, Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City, Holy Cross Parish, June E Nylen Cancer Center, and Sioux City Gospel Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Courtney Ann Krage as president and Ronald Gary Krage as secretary/treasurer.
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation is led by Courtney Ann Krage, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney Ann Krage
President
Assistant Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Gary Krage
Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan B. Krage (2020–2022) — President
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 Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation
How much does Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation give each year?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation gave $20K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 21 grants.
What is Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,011, and its average grant was $910, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation that year got $821 on average.
Where does Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation give grants?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (22 grants).
Does Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($1,200), Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City IA ($1,200) and Food Bank of Siouxland ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as hunger relief, hospice care, animal welfare, and recreation for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's EIN?
Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1497947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ronald B and Joan B Krage 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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