The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation

PORT WASHINGTON, WI EIN: 80-0322569 Website

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

-30.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$224K

+122.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

**: The foundation offers matching grantsscholarshipsand support to local educational institutions. The foundation prioritizes funding that completes projects over those that initiate new ones

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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

Wisconsin $7.0M (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

BelgiumCedar GroveCedarburgElkhart LakeFredoniaKewaskumKielMequonMilwaukeeOostbergOostburgPlymouthPort WashingtonPortageRandom LakeSaukvilleSheboyganWest Bend

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)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Education Program Grants

THE BRUCE KRIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Environmental Programs Grant

THE BRUCE KRIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Krier College Scholarships Grant

THE BRUCE KRIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Marcus School ($695,000), Oostberg Christian School ($459,000), Random Lake School District ($394,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CEDAR GROVE - BELGIUM SCHOLARSHIP FUND CEDAR GROVE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$38,000
DIVINE SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL KIEL, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$64,125
NORTHERN OZAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT FREDONIA, WI	WARRIOR FLEX ROOM - FOSTERING INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND CONNECTION.	$39,500
NORTHERN OZAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT FREDONIA, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$90,000
OOSTBERG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OOSTBERG, WI	SCHOOL BUILDING EXPANSION	$459,000
OOSTBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT OOSTBURG, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$119,500
OZAUKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEST BEND, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$115,000
RANDOM LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT RANDOM LAKE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$394,000
ST MARCUS SCHOOL MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP FUND - INDIVIDUAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CHOSEN BY SCHOOL.	$695,000

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

2019

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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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation fund?

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 lo…

How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Amounts**: Typical awards range from $3,000 to $695,000. **Grant Types**: The foundation offers matching grants, scholarships, and support to local educational institutions. The foundation prioritizes funding that completes projects over those that initiate new ones. **Active Grant Opportunities**: • Education Program Grants • Environmental Programs Grant • Krier College Scholarships **Eligible Applicants**: 501(c)(3) organizations **Recent Activity**: As of the most recent IRS 990 fili…

Where does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is focused on Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $224K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.