The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $104K.
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck at a glance
In short: The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck gave $85K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,625
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $635,946
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Art Institute of Chicago ($25K). Together the top 8 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck gives
- Giving grew 241% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| St James Cathedral Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Katinka Kleijn) Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $7,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Wbez Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Formosa Quartet Houston, TX | General Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $635,946 | $115,747 | $100,927 | $85,000 | 8 | $86,627 | $104,447 | $54,708 |
| 2024 | $620,772 | $140,614 | $78,604 | $65,000 | 7 | $66,497 | $129,834 | $50,891 |
| 2023 | $558,281 | $48,137 | $53,886 | $43,000 | 7 | $44,510 | $38,761 | $45,230 |
| 2022 | $563,525 | $59,440 | $36,357 | $24,936 | 6 | $26,389 | $49,472 | $48,507 |
| 2021 | $539,928 | $102,070 | $79,486 | $67,412 | 9 | $68,843 | $91,427 | $52,707 |
| 2020 | $516,974 | $1,712 | $45,284 | $34,500 | 6 | — | — | $48,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck is led by Ronald Krueck, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald Krueck
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anstiss Krueck (2020–2024) — Officer
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 The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck
How much does The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck give each year?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck gave $85K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 7 grants.
What is The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's typical grant size?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $10,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck give grants?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's largest grantees?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's largest 2025 grantees include Art Institute of Chicago ($25,000), St James Cathedral ($20,000) and Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck reported $636K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's EIN?
The Anstiss and Ronald Krueck's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3855553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 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 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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