The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Established in 2008 by Bruce Krier, a local small business owner, the foundation carries forward his belief in the transformative power of education and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.1M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+54.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
-30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$224K
+122.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support education and environmental stewardship in the Wisconsin counties of Sheboygan and Ozaukee. Specific focus areas include:
- Education: Educational grants to local schools, college scholarships for graduates of local high schools, and programs that enhance educational opportunities and access
- Environment: Local environmental programs and environmental stewardship initiatives
- College Scholarships: The Krier College Scholarships, managed by local-area school districts
The foundation welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) organizations whose mission and activities align with these priorities.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is focused on Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $23,121,271
- Total Annual Giving: $2,014,125
- Cumulative Giving to Date: Approximately $600,000 in scholarships and grants (as of the foundation's most recent public statement)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,121,271 | $23,151,627 | $22,967,739 |
| Revenue | $2,197,750 | $1,651,920 | $819,941 |
| Expenses | $2,228,106 | $1,468,032 | $1,445,164 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,017,525 | $1,307,137 | $1,253,241 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,025,737 | $1,492,025 | $664,071 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,422,827 | $1,296,645 | $1,293,377 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation
Education Program Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Environmental Programs Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Krier College Scholarships Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN RASSEL | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| KEVIN SCHEIBEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID KARRELS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| BETH HEINEN | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2019, the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to the Sheboygan Area School District to implement the INCubatoredu entrepreneurship program, which teaches in-depth business skills to area students. This initiative was developed in partnership with the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center at UW-Green Bay.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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