The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in several states.
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust at a glance
In short: The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust gave $29K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Florida. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,409
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,470
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $652,865
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% 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 Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 282 Noroton Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (212) 237-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut Boat Club ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (39%), New York (28%), Connecticut (12%), Massachusetts (9%), and Washington, DC (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in New Jersey and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $26K (2021) to $29K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Boat Club Norwalk, NY | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $7,219 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $5,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Fort Myers, FL | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $4,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation Siasconset, MA | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $2,000 |
| Darien YMCA Darien, CT | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $1,620 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $1,500 |
| Historic Hudson Valley Pocantico Hills, NY | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $1,000 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens Naples, FL | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $1,000 |
| Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Pocantico Hills, FL | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Parish Long Valley, NJ | To Enhance Charitable Foundation | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $652,865 | $345 | $31,588 | $29,409 | 20 | $29,409 | $330 | $32,913 |
| 2023 | $684,108 | $1,057 | $36,006 | $29,446 | 19 | $29,446 | — | $34,543 |
| 2022 | $719,057 | $989 | $42,210 | $26,412 | 9 | $26,412 | — | $36,419 |
| 2021 | $760,278 | $392 | $28,359 | $26,278 | 10 | $28,359 | $392 | $38,117 |
| 2020 | $788,245 | $433,614 | $40,080 | $26,704 | 21 | — | $425,926 | $33,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Sankaty Head Foundation describes its mission as encouraging the education, physical fitness, and general welfare of young men of high school or college age through a summer caddie program. Historic Hudson Valley says it works to celebrate the history, architecture, landscape, and material culture of the Hudson Valley and assure their preservation. Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg says it addresses hunger and isolation among homebound people by delivering meals, visits, and safety checks.
Other 2024 recipients include Greenwood Gardens, which describes its mission as connecting people with nature and the arts in a historic garden oasis, and Bonita Wonder Gardens, which says it provides experiences of wonder in the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $29,409. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,219, with a median grant of $550. The stated purpose for the listed largest grants was “to enhance charitable foundation.”
The largest reported grants were $7,219 to Connecticut Boat Club; $5,000 to Artis Naples; $4,000 to United Way of Lee County; $2,000 to Sankaty Head Foundation; $1,620 to Darien YMCA; and $1,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Historic Hudson Valley, Naples Botanical Gardens, and Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture. The filing also lists 2024 grants of $500 to Meals on Wheels Inc. of Lynchburg, Greenwood Gardens, and Bonita Wonder Gardens, and $100 to the United States Golf Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann-Charlotte Krantz and Christopher Krantz as trustees.
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann-Charlotte Krantz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Krantz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust
How much does The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust give each year?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust gave $29K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 19 grants.
What is The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's typical grant size?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's median grant in 2024 was $550, and its average grant was $1,470, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust that year got $833 on average.
Where does The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust give grants?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (4 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Enhance Charitable Foundation" (20 grants).
Who are The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's largest grantees?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Connecticut Boat Club ($7,219), Artis Naples ($5,000) and United Way of Lee County ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust reported $653K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's EIN?
The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2788865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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