The Vernon K Krieble Foundation Inc
The Vernon K. Krieble Foundation is a private foundation established in 1984 by Helen E. Krieble, daughter of Robert H. Krieble, founder of the Loctite Corporation. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that has been recognized as tax-exempt since October 1984.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$135K
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established with the aim "to further democratic capitalism and to preserve and promote a society of free, educated, healthy and creative individuals." The foundation's Board of Directors approves funding only for organizations and projects involving public policy research and education on issues supporting the preservation and restoration of freedom and democracy in the United States, according to the principles of the Founding Fathers.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Public policy research and education
- Public affairs and public administration
- Information and communications
- Libraries and archives
Grantmaking
Proposals should include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states including Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Specific cities where funding has been directed include Arlington, Bloomfield, Cambridge, and Denver.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,405,812
- Total Revenue: $297,110
- Total Expenses: $637,016
- Investment Income and Dividends: $432,823
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,959,417
- Total Giving: $135,019
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,959,417 | $15,405,812 | $13,692,765 |
| Revenue | $760,558 | $297,110 | $-381,182 |
| Expenses | $607,140 | $637,016 | $928,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $460,300 | $478,969 | $731,565 |
| Net Investment Income | $622,384 | $278,649 | $28,271 |
| Distributable Amount | $810,377 | $704,679 | $727,892 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Fred Krieble
- Vice President: Christopher P. Fusscas
- Secretary and Treasurer: Amanda C. Strein
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED KRIEBLE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $30,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER P FUSSCAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMANDA C STREIN | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Vernon K. Krieble Foundation 1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 807 Denver, CO 80210
Website: krieblefoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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