The Krauss Charitable Foundation
The Krauss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filing recorded; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Krauss Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Krauss Charitable Foundation gave $164K across 24 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $163,500
- -17.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,813
- +0.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $7,574,789
- -1.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Krauss Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter describing the proposed use of funds. The filing lists no application deadline and no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from the 2021 filing and are not presented as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Melvyn Krauss
Mailing address: 43 Los Charros Lane, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: (212) 935-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Krauss Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bear Givers ($50K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, recipients in New York received 48% of grant dollars, followed by California at 13%, Connecticut at 12%, Washington, DC, at 10%, and New Jersey at 6%. These figures describe the locations of listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Krauss Charitable Foundation gives
- 75% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $197K (2020). In 2021 it made 24 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Givers New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cidny New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of Laket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mazon Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Progenia Research Foundation Peabody, MA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund Alamo, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| NY Times Neediest Cases New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NC State University Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,574,789 | $25,116 | $163,500 | $163,500 | 24 | $163,500 | $25,116 | $151,100 |
| 2020 | $7,713,173 | $11,392 | $197,000 | $197,000 | 29 | — | $11,392 | $189,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Krauss Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bear Givers says it brings joy to children and adults through teddy bears; Music for Autism says it provides free live music experiences for people with autism and their families; the Fresh Air Fund says it provides cultural, recreational, and educational experiences for New York City children from low-income families; and Peninsula Open Space Trust says it protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $163,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $3,500. The largest grants included $50,000 to Bear Givers, $20,000 to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, $15,000 to CIDNY, and $10,000 each to Friends of Laket Israel and MAZON.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Melvyn Krauss was listed as president on the 2021 filing.
The Krauss Charitable Foundation is led by Melvyn Krauss, President on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Melvyn Krauss
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melvyn Kruass (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Krauss Charitable Foundation
How much does The Krauss Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation gave $164K across 24 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $197K across 29 grants.
What is The Krauss Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,813, across 24 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Krauss Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (13%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Redwood City, CA (2 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does The Krauss Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Krauss Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Krauss Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Bear Givers ($50,000), Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio ($20,000) and Cidny ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Krauss Charitable Foundation?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Krauss Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Krauss Charitable Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Krauss Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Krauss Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3189212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Krauss Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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 2020–2021
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