Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Lombard, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $840.
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,500
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $27,670
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth Shalom ($2K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 528% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $27K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Shalom Arnold MD, MD | Synagogue | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Museum of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Museum | $1,500 |
| The Key School Annapolis MD, MD | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,670 | $1,116 | $4,776 | $4,500 | 3 | $4,500 | $840 | — |
| 2024 | $31,330 | $8,451 | $12,450 | $10,500 | 4 | $10,500 | $6,501 | $1,987 |
| 2023 | $31,829 | $3,101 | $27,520 | $27,000 | 7 | $27,000 | $2,581 | $2,779 |
| 2022 | $52,227 | $1,715 | $20,135 | $16,500 | 5 | $16,500 | — | $4,958 |
| 2021 | $70,647 | $2,341 | $18,174 | $15,500 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $86,480 | $410 | $21,655 | $18,800 | 6 | — | $1,033 | $5,541 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation is led by Frances H Krasnow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances H Krasnow
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory H Krasnow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Iris B Krasnow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation
How much does Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation give each year?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation give grants?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What is Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Lombard, IL. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation's EIN?
Theodore J Krasnow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3209669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
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