The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, it made 17 grants totaling $90,000 to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation gave $90K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,294
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,347,911
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing names Kimberlee Kronzer O’Brien as the contact. It states that no specific form or information is required, that there are no deadlines, and that the foundation does not make loans, grants, or scholarships to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberlee Kronzer O'Brien
Mailing address: 723 Patterson, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (713) 622-5766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children at Heart Ministries ($23K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients: 98% went to Texas and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2023) to $135K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children at Heart Ministries Round Rock, TX | To Support Operations at Gracewood | $22,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | To Support General Operations | $10,000 |
| Garland School of Social Work - Baylor University Office of Advancement Waco, TX | Kronzer Endowed Scholarship in Social Work | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Kid's Meals Inc Houston, TX | To Support General Operations | $6,000 |
| Brighter Bites Houston, TX | To support general operations of the houston and austin programs | $5,000 |
| Erjcc Irvin Kaplan Childrens Scholarship Fund Houston, TX | To Support the Stars Early Intervention Program | $5,000 |
| People's Community Clinic Austin, TX | To Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Inc Austin, TX | To Support General Operations | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Houston, TX | To Support General Operations | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,347,911 | $98,915 | $106,757 | $90,000 | 17 | $98,378 | $90,536 | $82,678 |
| 2023 | $1,365,663 | $78,108 | $82,383 | $71,500 | 15 | $76,942 | $72,667 | $80,561 |
| 2022 | $1,359,554 | $34,037 | $144,967 | $134,000 | 17 | $139,484 | $44,714 | $85,008 |
| 2021 | $1,470,690 | $161,847 | $147,124 | $135,000 | 21 | $141,062 | $155,785 | $90,345 |
| 2020 | $1,455,266 | $91,075 | $98,362 | $89,000 | 11 | — | $86,394 | $91,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including child and family services, food access, health care, education, and community programs.
Among its grantees, Children at Heart Ministries describes its mission as serving children and strengthening families. An individual recipient Food Bank says it works to increase food access in an individual recipient through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. People’s Community Clinic says it provides affordable health care to medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans. South Texas College of Law Houston describes its work as providing legal education and preparing graduates to serve their community and profession. Brighter Bites says it works to improve health outcomes among children and families in under-resourced communities through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $90,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $22,500, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberlee Kronzer O’Brien as president and director; Walter James Kronzer III as vice president, secretary, and director; and Kathryn Elaine Steele Kronzer and John Stafford O’Brien as directors.
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation is led by Kimberlee Kronzer O'Brien, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberlee Kronzer O'Brien
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Stafford O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Elaine Steele Kronzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter James Kronzer III
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation
How much does The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation give each year?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation gave $90K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 15 grants.
What is The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,294, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation give grants?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (8 grants) and Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children at Heart Ministries ($22,500), Central Texas Food Bank ($10,000) and Garland School of Social Work - Baylor University Office of Advancement ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including child and family services, food access, health care, education, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Kimberlee Kronzer O’Brien as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's EIN?
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1703357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Donald D Hammill Foundation
Austin, TX
The foundation funds basic-needs programs that improve quality of life for people with disabilities, older adults, and people facing financial hardship or chronic illness in the Austin metropolitan area. Its listed 2021 awards were typically $15,000–$25,000, though recent filings report much larger single grants; it accepts proposals by invitation only.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$932K
United Way for Greater Austin
Austin, TX
United Way for Greater Austin funds nonprofits working on early childhood and kindergarten readiness, family economic stability, basic needs, education and employment, and access to resources, primarily in Central Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,680 to $195,000, with a median of $30,000. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests or describe a current application process.
Assets
$21.8M
Grants
51
Total Given
$2.1M
Harry E and EDA L Montandon Charitable Tr
Austin, TX
The Trust funds legally established charitable organizations whose principal operations are in Texas and that serve people with disabilities or children who are ill, disadvantaged, or have disabilities. Its grant program typically awards $10,000–$125,000, averaging $25,000, for program or capital support; endowment requests are not accepted. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$42.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.4M
St David's Foundation
Austin, TX
St. David’s Foundation funds health equity work in Central Texas, including access to care, economic stability, and community-led efforts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,400 to $5.84 million, with a median of $291,600. Eligible organizations may apply to open calls and some rolling opportunities, while invitation-only opportunities do not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
145
Total Given
$85.1M
The Applied Materials Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
The foundation funds education, arts and culture, civic engagement, environmental work, and girls’ empowerment, prioritizing community needs where Applied Materials operates; recent grants went to organizations in California, South Carolina, and Texas. In 2025, grants ranged from $101,907 to $2.5 million, with a median of $373,541. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations, and its guidelines provide application details.
Assets
$39.2M
Grants
20
Total Given
$13.4M
The Cathy and Dwight Thompson Foundation
Austin, TX
The foundation supports Texas organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, affordable housing, youth development, health care, and services for children and families. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
13
Total Given
$223K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dorothy-and-jim-kronzer-foundation-morg_85b0895c3d79465f8cf65789df841d7b
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_311703357_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-dorothy-and-jim-kronzer-foundation-morg_85b0895c3d79465f8cf65789df841d7b},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Dorothy and Jim Kronzer Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?