The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Crystal Bay, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $438K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation gave $21K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,700
- -17.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,588
- +24.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,275
- Total assets
- $437,983
- -2.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (25% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($5K). Together the top 8 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $28K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Aid to people in physical need & disaster relief | $5,200 |
| Senitizio Golden, CO | Health care to those with no access in the central african republic (CAR) | $4,000 |
| JDRF Bloomington, MN | Juvenile Diabetes Programs | $3,550 |
| Home at Last Los Angelles, CA | Support homeless through job readiness, temporary housing, education & advocacy | $3,000 |
| Project Possible | Therapies for Children with Disabilities | $1,550 |
| Calvary Women's Services Washington, DC | Health, Education, Employment to Homeless Women | $1,200 |
| Escuela Verdetrans Center for Youth Milwaukee, WI | General assistance all supporting high school students focus on environmental justice & urban ecology | $1,200 |
| Avenues for Homeless Youth Minneapolis, MN | Safe Shelter & Housing Options for Youth | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $437,983 | $7,776 | $20,819 | $20,700 | 8 | $20,700 | $7,836 | $28,266 |
| 2021 | $451,026 | $61,319 | $25,067 | $25,000 | 12 | $25,000 | $61,252 | $34,121 |
| 2020 | $414,774 | $6,265 | $27,621 | $27,500 | 12 | — | $6,265 | $24,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation is led by Braden W. Kroll, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Braden W. Kroll
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori C. Kroll
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Kroll
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie B. Ritter
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase R. Kroll
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Kroll
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation
How much does The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation give each year?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation gave $21K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 12 grants.
What is The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,275, and its average grant was $2,588, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation give grants?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and Colorado (19%).
Does The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($5,200), Senitizio ($4,000) and JDRF ($3,550), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation reported $438K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 is The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mark & Lori Kroll Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0731913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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