The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Founded in 2008, it supports education and environmental stewardship, with a focus on Wisconsin communities in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,789,217
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,656
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $91,871
- Total assets
- $24,632,056
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations apply through the foundation’s online form. The foundation’s website advises applicants to prepare answers and attachments in advance using its application information sheet.
- Review Cycle
- Online applications are accepted January 1 through February 28. The board meets at the beginning of May, and applicants are notified in mid-May.
- Deadline
- Online applications are accepted January 1 through February 28.
- Contact
Application contact: David Karrels Secretary
Mailing address: PO Box 307, Random Lake, WI 53075
Phone: (920) 994-2469
Website: https://brucekrierfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
Education Program Grants
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Who The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Marcus School ($695K). Together the top 9 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($88,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 72 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits its giving to Wisconsin-based organizations, principally but not exclusively in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. Its environmental programs name Cedar Grove, Belgium, an individual recipient, Oostburg, and an individual recipient as communities of focus. All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $683K (2019) to $2.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | Campus Renovation and Endowment Funding | $695,000 |
| Random Lake School District Random Lake, WI | Community School Furniture Project | $350,000 |
| Oostburg School District Oostburg, WI | Bruce krier performing arts center technology enhancement; student center | $164,270 |
| Port Washington-Saukville Schools Port Washington, WI | Family Consumer Science Career Readiness | $145,000 |
| Northern Ozaukee School District Fredonia, WI | Enhancing Learning Environments: Collaborative Classrooms | $96,000 |
| Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah School Elkhart Lake, WI | High School Auditorium Remodel and Modernization | $91,871 |
| Divine Savior Catholic School Kiel, WI | Health and Safety Grant | $73,076 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $88,000 |
| Oostberg School District Oostberg, WI | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $44,000 |
| Cedar Grove - Belgium Scholarship Fund Cedar Grove, WI | Scholarship fund - individual grant recipients chosen by school. | $42,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,632,056 | $3,518,522 | $2,007,317 | $1,789,217 | 11 | $1,791,269 | $3,338,327 | $1,434,856 |
| 2024 | $23,121,271 | $2,197,750 | $2,228,106 | $2,014,125 | 9 | $2,017,525 | $2,025,737 | $1,422,827 |
| 2023 | $23,151,627 | $1,651,920 | $1,468,032 | $1,305,352 | 13 | $1,307,137 | $1,492,025 | $1,296,645 |
| 2022 | $22,967,739 | $819,941 | $1,445,164 | $1,251,535 | 19 | $1,253,241 | $664,071 | $1,293,377 |
| 2021 | $23,592,962 | $2,743,260 | $1,454,569 | $1,290,760 | 20 | $1,295,970 | $2,584,619 | $1,329,114 |
| 2020 | $22,304,271 | $-705,424 | $1,334,556 | $1,182,026 | 31 | — | $332,009 | $1,155,169 |
| 2019 | $24,340,488 | $1,321,397 | $919,881 | $682,593 | 15 | — | $1,153,086 | $1,220,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation’s mission is to support education and the environment, particularly local-school grants, local environmental programs, and college scholarships for graduates of local high schools.
Its education priorities include grants to school districts in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties and support for St. Marcus Lutheran School and Marquette University. Grants may support matching opportunities, special projects, endowments, capital projects, or other efforts to improve education. The foundation also favors gifts that complete a project rather than start one.
Environmental support is directed to organizations serving Cedar Grove, Belgium, an individual recipient, Oostburg, and an individual recipient, Wisconsin. The foundation gives preference to water-related programs and animal rehabilitation; support may include matching grants, special projects, endowments, capital projects, or general operations.
Krier College Scholarships are for graduating seniors from Cedar Grove-Belgium, an individual recipient, Oostburg, and an individual recipient district high schools. The foundation’s website says one renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a senior from each school district’s high school. Students should inquire through their high school guidance offices; the foundation says not to apply directly to it for these scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,789,217. The itemized grants ranged from $42,000 to $695,000, with a median of $91,871. The largest awards included $695,000 to St. Marcus School for campus renovation and endowment funding; $350,000 to Random Lake School District for a community school furniture project; and $164,270 to Oostburg School District for performing arts center technology enhancement and a student center. Other notable grants included $145,000 to Port Washington-Saukville Schools for family consumer science career readiness and $96,000 to Northern Ozaukee School District for collaborative classrooms.
The foundation accepts online applications from eligible organizations during its annual application period. Applicants must submit an IRS determination letter, current-year operating budget, project budget, board-member list, and latest audited financial statement or Form 990. Approved applicants must return a grant agreement to receive funding. Grantees must submit a grant report by the date specified in their notification to remain in good standing for future grants. The foundation also asks grantees to acknowledge its support with a plaque.
The foundation limits grants to Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) organizations, principally but not exclusively in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. Applicants must spend no more than 25% of annual expenses on administrative and fundraising activities combined. The foundation does not fund individuals, election-related activity, or voter-registration drives. Outside its college scholarship program, it prefers matching grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Rassel as president, Kevin Scheibel as vice president, David Karrels as secretary, Beth Heinen as treasurer, and Mike Ansay as director.
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation is led by John Rassel, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Rassel
President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ansay
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Heinen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Karrels
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Scheibel
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Ansay (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
How much does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 9 grants.
What is The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $91,871, and its average grant was $162,656, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Marcus School ($695,000), Random Lake School District ($350,000) and Oostburg School District ($164,270), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($88,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support education and the environment, particularly local-school grants, local environmental programs, and college scholarships for graduates of local high schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation?
Eligible organizations apply through the foundation’s online form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0322569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
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