The Max and Helen Krey Foundation
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Junction, Colorado. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $160,510, all but 1% of the grant dollars going to organizations in Colorado.
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Max and Helen Krey Foundation gave $161K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,510
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,032
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,028,735
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Max and Helen Krey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Marina Young as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Marina Young
Mailing address: 751 Horizon Ct Ste 105, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Phone: (970) 242-0113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Max and Helen Krey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CMU Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 1% to recipients in Kansas. The largest listed grants were to organizations in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Max and Helen Krey Foundation gives
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $167K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMU Foundation Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hopewest Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Community Hospital Foundation Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| W Co Center for the Arts Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Eureka McConnell Science Museum Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Grand Junction, CO | Feneral Fund | $10,000 |
| Grand Junction Rotary Foundation Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Outreach Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Grand Junction, CO | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,028,735 | $33,691 | $170,122 | $160,510 | 16 | $160,516 | $47,094 |
| 2024 | $1,157,285 | $354,642 | $171,486 | $159,500 | 15 | $159,504 | $42,488 |
| 2022 | $968,011 | $42,507 | $175,450 | $167,000 | 14 | $167,008 | $39,495 |
| 2021 | $1,100,265 | $1,125,279 | $25,014 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $3,014 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants included support for hospitals and health-related organizations, arts and cultural organizations, a science museum, churches, and community organizations.
Among its grantees, HopeWest describes its mission as changing the experiences of aging, illness, and grief for families through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy. St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation says it works to improve the health of the people and communities it serves, especially people who are poor and vulnerable. The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra says it presents live symphonic performances and provides educational programs and concerts; Eureka McConnell Science Museum says it aims to inspire a passion and respect for math and science in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $160,510. Grant amounts ranged from $1,010 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest grants included $25,000 each to CMU Foundation and HopeWest; $20,000 each to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation and Community Hospital Foundation; and $10,000 each to West Colorado Center for the Arts, Eureka McConnell Science Museum, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, and Grand Junction Rotary Foundation. Operation Revamp Inc. received $2,500.
The filing describes the listed grants as for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Marina Young and Mark Krey as directors.
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marina Young
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Krey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark Young (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Max and Helen Krey Foundation
How much does The Max and Helen Krey Foundation give each year?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation gave $161K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 15 grants.
What is The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,032, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Max and Helen Krey Foundation give grants?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Junction, CO (14 grants).
Does The Max and Helen Krey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CMU Foundation ($25,000), Hopewest ($25,000) and St Mary's Hospital Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Max and Helen Krey Foundation?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What does The Max and Helen Krey Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants included support for hospitals and health-related organizations, arts and cultural organizations, a science museum, churches, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Max and Helen Krey Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's EIN?
The Max and Helen Krey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1185475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Max and Helen Krey Foundation 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Max and Helen Krey Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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