The Kranzberg Family Charitable
The Kranzberg Family Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2001 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The foundation provides general support grants to various nonprofits, with a particular focus on arts and Jewish community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$4.2M
+39.5% YoY
Grant Count
154
+175.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-49.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funds to benefit the Jewish community of Saint Louis, with specific focus on outreach to and engagement of future generations and creation of a vibrant, embracing local Jewish community that will help retain and be attractive to young adults and families with young children.
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Arts and arts access
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human Services
- Jewish community engagement and next generation programming
For 2026, the foundation has established an additional funding priority for programs that provide resources for Jewish high school and college students as well as Jewish young adults, to address the rise in antisemitism, including education and advocacy training.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, with additional giving in New York and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $20,354,946
- Total revenues: $3,091,188
- Total expenses: $4,399,526
- Investment income and dividends: $319,702
- Number of employees: 0
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $21.3 million
- 2022: $24.1 million
Giving Rate: Approximately 14.1% of assets (2023)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Concordance Academy - Noncash ($59,819), Anti-defamation League - Noncash ($59,370), Contemporary Art Museum St Louis - Noncash ($40,254).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| ALARM WILL SOUND BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $750 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION GREATER MISS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN DIABETIC ASSOCIATION MERRIFIELD, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE ST LOUIS PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND FENTON, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150 |
| AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE - NONCASH ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $59,370 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established through a generous commitment from Ken Kranzberg. The Foundation Board is comprised of members of the Kranzberg family and Federation representatives.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN KRANZBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NANCY KRANZBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LILY DULAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARY ANN SRENCO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting Saint Louis Jewish organizations and the arts community. In 2025, Ken and Nancy Kranzberg were named Saint Louis Award recipients. The foundation has made grants to 15 Saint Louis Jewish organizations and continues to support the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, which provides space for performing arts and community arts programs in Saint Louis.
Empowering Lives: 2026 Grants from Phillips Charitable Foundation - PhillipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kranzberg Family Charitable fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funds to benefit the Jewish community of Saint Louis, with specific focus on outreach to and engagement of future generations and creation of a vibrant, embracing local Jewish community that will help retain and be attractive to young adults and families with young children. The foundation's grant-making focuses on: • Arts and arts access • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human Services • Jewish community engagement and nex…
How do I apply for a grant from The Kranzberg Family Charitable?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $4,213,813 • Total giving in 2023: $3,012,730 • Number of grants in 2023: 33 • Number of grants in 2022: 94 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $3,020,000 **Recent Major Grants (2024):** • The Kranzberg Arts Foundation: $3,020,000 (General Support) • Jewish Federation of St. Louis: $138,600 (General Support) • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Musicians Association: $20,172 (General Support) **Application Process:** • Applications are open…
Where does The Kranzberg Family Charitable make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, with additional giving in New York and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does The Kranzberg Family Charitable award?
In 2024, The Kranzberg Family Charitable awarded 154 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Kranzberg Family Charitable's EIN?
The Kranzberg Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6852835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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