The Krist Foundation
The Krist Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $75,500 to organizations and individual recipients.
The Krist Foundation at a glance
In short: The Krist Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 70% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,500
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,550
- -52.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,968,920
- -0.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Krist Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that there is no standard form, no restriction or limitation on awards, and no restriction to preselected organizations. It lists Karyn D. Krist as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Karyn D Krist
Mailing address: 17100 El Camino Real Unit 120, Houston, TX 77058
Phone: (281) 283-8500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Krist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pepperdine University ($20K). Together the top 9 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were reported as 67% to Texas recipients, 26% to California recipients, and 7% to Minnesota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Krist Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 10% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $372K (2020). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Stthomastheapostle Episcopalchurch Nassaubay, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| The Beacon Houston, TX | Grant Award | $8,000 |
| Dreme Science Literacy Foundation El Lago, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Caritas of Austin Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Academy of Trial Lawyers Roseville, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Partnerships for Children Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Changing Hearts and Mind Program Inc (Champ) Seabrook, TX | Grant Award | $1,000 |
| Peoples Community Clinic Austin, TX | Grant Award | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,968,920 | $95,783 | $110,960 | $75,500 | 10 | $87,499 | $75,900 | $123,873 |
| 2025 | $1,984,097 | $165,134 | $101,204 | $80,000 | 5 | $84,613 | $148,543 | $111,205 |
| 2024 | $1,922,132 | $86,125 | $51,950 | $32,500 | 3 | $36,175 | $70,350 | $100,838 |
| 2023 | $1,888,563 | $73,201 | $129,618 | $77,750 | 10 | $96,911 | $41,054 | $100,784 |
| 2022 | $1,944,584 | $190,554 | $151,301 | $69,500 | 13 | $101,293 | $130,466 | $110,427 |
| 2021 | $1,909,377 | $130,383 | $261,963 | $181,545 | 14 | — | $82,273 | $103,693 |
| 2020 | $2,044,643 | $214,412 | $451,159 | $372,182 | 17 | — | $168,451 | $117,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Krist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, homelessness services, child and family support, health care, and legal education. These are descriptions of grantees’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Caritas of Austin says it provides a home and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness, while People’s Community Clinic says it provides affordable health care to medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $75,500. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $6,250. Larger reported grants included $20,000 to Pepperdine University, $15,000 to St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, $8,000 to The Beacon, $7,500 to Dreme Science Literacy Foundation, and $5,000 each to Caritas of Austin, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Partnerships for Children. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ronald D. Krist as president, Kevin D. Krist as vice president, Scott C. Krist as secretary/treasurer, and Karyn D. Krist as president.
The Krist Foundation is led by Karyn D. Krist, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Karyn D. Krist
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D. Krist
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D. Krist
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Krist
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carole D. Krist (2020–2025) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Krist Foundation
How much does The Krist Foundation give each year?
The Krist Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $80K across 5 grants.
What is The Krist Foundation's typical grant size?
The Krist Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,550, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Krist Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Krist Foundation give grants?
The Krist Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Krist Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Krist Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants) and "Grant Award" (4 grants).
Who are The Krist Foundation's largest grantees?
The Krist Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Pepperdine University ($20,000), Stthomastheapostle Episcopalchurch ($15,000) and The Beacon ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Krist Foundation?
The Krist Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Krist Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, homelessness services, child and family support, health care, and legal education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Krist Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that there is no standard form, no restriction or limitation on awards, and no restriction to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Krist Foundation's EIN?
The Krist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1594569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Krist Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-krist-foundation-morg_90f22c359d154178a05407b58b9691a2
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