The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Van Wert, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 31 charitable grants totaling $113,357, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust gave $113K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,357
- +43.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,657
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $244,346
- -17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (17 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% 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 Kriegel Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 752, Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1896
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lima Rotary Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 99 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 89% of grant dollars. Recipients in Mississippi received 4%, Florida 3%, and Indiana and North Carolina 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 31 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 287% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $58K (2020) to $268K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lima Rotary Foundation Lima, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lima Central Catholic Lima, OH | Charitable | $11,516 |
| Delphos St John's Delphos, OH | Charitable | $10,920 |
| United Way of Greater Lima Lima, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lima Symphony Orchestra Lima, OH | Charitable | $9,935 |
| Charity Car Show Lima, OH | Charitable | $6,071 |
| Larry Etter Olive Branch, MS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $3,825 |
| St Charles Catholic School Lima, OH | Charitable | $3,640 |
| LCC Educational Foundation Lima, OH | Charitable | $3,521 |
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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 | $244,346 | $62,750 | $113,543 | $113,357 | 31 | $113,357 | $5,837 | $39,504 |
| 2023 | $295,139 | $154,619 | $82,443 | $78,859 | 20 | $78,859 | $4,552 | $30,812 |
| 2022 | $222,963 | $153,755 | $163,138 | $159,802 | 17 | $159,802 | $1,144 | $27,332 |
| 2021 | $232,346 | $205,005 | $269,287 | $268,462 | 20 | $268,462 | $4,880 | $31,708 |
| 2020 | $154,278 | $5,078 | $67,653 | $57,566 | 11 | — | $6,722 | $28,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, charitable, and community organizations. The Lima Rotary Foundation describes its mission as making cash grants for educational, charitable, and benevolent purposes. United Way of Greater Lima says it improves lives by uniting the caring power of its community. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 31 grants totaling $113,357. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $30,000 to Lima Rotary Foundation, $11,516 to Lima Central Catholic, $10,920 to Delphos St John's, $10,000 to United Way of Greater Lima, and $9,935 to Lima Symphony Orchestra. The stated purpose for these grants was charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David L Kriegel and Shirley C Kriegel as trustees.
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Kriegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley C. Kriegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Kriegel Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust gave $113K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 20 grants.
What is The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,657, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lima, OH (11 grants), Van Wert, OH (5 grants) and Stuart, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants).
Who are The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Lima Rotary Foundation ($30,000), Lima Central Catholic ($11,516) and Delphos St John's ($10,920), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, charitable, and community organizations. The Lima Rotary Foundation describes its mission as making cash grants for educational, charitable, and benevolent purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6907740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kriegel Family Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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