The Kranzberg Arts Foundation
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.
The Kranzberg Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kranzberg Arts Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $23,141,265
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kranzberg Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Art Place Initiative ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Kranzberg Arts Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Art Place Initiative St. Louis, MO | Event Fundraiser | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,141,265 | $6,263,625 | $7,420,744 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,650,371 | $86,677 |
| 2023 | $19,046,374 | $7,010,084 | $7,067,546 | $3,172 | 1 | $4,664,473 | — |
| 2022 | $18,738,734 | $6,125,692 | $7,285,944 | — | — | $4,908,944 | $311,614 |
| 2021 | $18,112,007 | $6,602,930 | $5,050,209 | $1,257,744 | 3 | $6,238,450 | $204,573 |
| 2020 | $15,796,876 | $2,168,792 | $4,578,708 | $1,370,189 | 3 | — | $76,500 |
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
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.
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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