The Krieger Family Foundation
The Krieger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $803K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Krieger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Krieger Family Foundation gave $157K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,753
- +155.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,393
- +191.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,333
- Total assets
- $803,147
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (90% 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 Krieger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Littles ($93K). Together the top 6 received $135K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($21,630), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Krieger Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 380% 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 $33K (2021) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Littles Lincoln, NE | Childcare | $92,672 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $21,630 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society Lincoln, NE | General Support | $8,333 |
| HeadStart Lincoln, NE | General Support | $8,333 |
| University of Nebraska Fnd Lincoln, NE | Nebraska Transition College | $5,785 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Lincoln, NE | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $803,147 | $16,620 | $161,737 | $156,753 | 7 | $156,753 | $16,620 |
| 2023 | $878,737 | $409,208 | $63,945 | $61,444 | 8 | $61,444 | $29,172 |
| 2022 | $528,703 | $8,390 | $35,719 | $33,663 | 8 | $33,663 | $29,743 |
| 2021 | $784,526 | $101,929 | $40,034 | $32,648 | 7 | — | $87,543 |
| 2020 | $676,585 | $2,461 | $48,507 | $47,568 | 10 | — | $2,858 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Krieger Family Foundation is led by James R Krieger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R Krieger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Krieger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Krieger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penny Krieger
Secretary
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 Krieger Family Foundation
How much does The Krieger Family Foundation give each year?
The Krieger Family Foundation gave $157K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 8 grants.
What is The Krieger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Krieger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,333, and its average grant was $22,393, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Krieger Family Foundation give grants?
The Krieger Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does The Krieger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Krieger Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Krieger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Krieger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lincoln Littles ($92,672), Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc ($15,000) and Nebraska State Historical Society ($8,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($21,630), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Krieger Family Foundation?
The Krieger Family Foundation reported $803K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is The Krieger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Krieger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0839962. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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