The Kranzberg Arts Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker St. Louis, MO EIN: 26-0482903

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $87K.

Key facts about The Kranzberg Arts Foundation

In short: The Kranzberg Arts Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-0482903
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,500
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$2,500
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$23,141,265
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$23.1M

+21.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$3K

-21.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-21.2% YoY

How The Kranzberg Arts Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

St. LouisBeverly Hills

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M3 grants2020 3 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

St Louis Art Place Initiative: $3KSt Louis Art Place Initiative$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Art Place Initiative ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Louis Art Place Initiative St. Louis, MOEvent Fundraiser$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$23,141,265$19,046,374$18,738,734
Revenue$6,263,625$7,010,084$6,125,692
Expenses$7,420,744$7,067,546$7,285,944
Qualifying Distributions$2,650,371$4,664,473$4,908,944
Net Investment Income$86,677—$311,614

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kenneth S. Kranzberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Ann Srenco

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy S. Kranzberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Hansen

    Foundation Manager

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $177K (2020) → $227K (2024)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Chris Hansen — Foundation Manager: $227KChris HansenFoundation Manager$227K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $227K, to Chris Hansen (Foundation Manager).

Frequently asked questions about The Kranzberg Arts Foundation

How much does The Kranzberg Arts Foundation give each year?

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.

How large is The Kranzberg Arts Foundation?

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.

What is The Kranzberg Arts Foundation?

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $23.1M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Kranzberg Arts Foundation operate?

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri.

What is The Kranzberg Arts Foundation's EIN?

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0482903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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