The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including Jewish community organizations, a museum, anti-hate and animal-welfare organizations, and organizations addressing health and suicide prevention.
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation gave $261K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Massachusetts. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $261,448
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,450
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $1,288,140
- -15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% 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 Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co T Krasnow 2 Water Club Way 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (617) 332-2243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 91 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (42%) and Washington, DC (39%), followed by New York (10%), California (5%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 654% 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 $124K (2020) to $300K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | General Grant | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | General Grant | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Grant | $14,000 |
| Moishe House Encinitas, CA | General Grant | $11,836 |
| The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation Fort Worth, TX | General Grant | $5,166 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Grant | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Grant | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Boston, MA | General Grant | $4,140 |
| Temple Judea Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Grant | $2,565 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | General Grant | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,288,140 | $63,807 | $282,449 | $261,448 | 21 | $282,449 | $63,807 | $43,215 |
| 2023 | $1,516,795 | $1,206,879 | $321,918 | $300,394 | 24 | $321,918 | $43,079 | $32,195 |
| 2022 | $616,255 | $5,459 | $153,906 | $138,876 | 16 | $153,906 | $13,333 | $35,542 |
| 2021 | $764,602 | $88,114 | $188,999 | $177,052 | 16 | $188,999 | $88,114 | $45,540 |
| 2020 | $865,487 | $35,764 | $141,097 | $124,485 | 14 | — | $35,764 | $44,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Smithsonian Institution describes its mission as preserving heritage, discovering knowledge, and sharing resources; Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston says it works to sustain Jewish life in Greater Boston and strengthen connections with Israel and world Jewry. Other grantees describe work that includes combating antisemitism and hate (Anti-Defamation League), creating Jewish community and learning for young adults (Moishe House), Parkinson’s research (The Michael J. Fox Foundation), animal welfare (PAWS Chicago), and suicide prevention and support (Samaritans Inc.). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $261,448. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,875. The two largest grants were $100,000 each to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston and the Smithsonian Institution, both listed as general grants. Other notable grants included $14,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, $11,836 to Moishe House, and $5,000 each to Friends of Israel Defense Forces and The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Krasnow as trustee and chairman and Deborah Krasnow as trustee.
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation is led by Todd Krasnow, Trustee & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Krasnow
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Krasnow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation
How much does The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation give each year?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation gave $261K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 24 grants.
What is The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,875, and its average grant was $12,450, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation give grants?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (39%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc ($100,000), Smithsonian Institution ($100,000) and Anti-Defamation League ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's EIN?
The Todd and Deborah Krasnow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3213639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Todd and Deborah Krasnow 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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