Krause Gentle Foundation
Private foundation · Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1414004 · reported 2023–2025
87grants reported
$1,000median award
$300lower quartile
$250smallest grant
$8.3Mtotal paid
12states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 22 of its 87 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $412K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation 507(B)(2) TRANSFER OF ASSETS | Des Moines, IA | $6,439,148 |
| United Way OF Central Iowa CAMPAIGN GIFT | Des Moines, IA | $355,250 |
| United Way OF Central Iowa COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | Des Moines, IA | $287,949 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese OF Des Moines FAITH | Des Moines, IA | $287,654 |
| Italian American Cultural Center COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | Des Moines, IA | $202,211 |
| Italian American Cultural Center ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Des Moines, IA | $200,437 |
| United Way OF Central Iowa CAMPAIGN GIFT | Des Moines, IA | $60,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement CAMPAIGN GIFT FOR U OF I SOCCER | Iowa City, IA | $50,065 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | $50,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | Iowa City, IA | $48,741 |
| Ballet Des Moines ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Des Moines, IA | $34,881 |
| Ballet Des Moines ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Des Moines, IA | $34,431 |
| ST Francis OF Assisi Church and School FAITH | West Des Moines, IA | $26,500 |
| ST Francis OF Assisi Catholic Church FAITH | West Des Moines, IA | $26,400 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | $25,000 |
| Dowling Catholic High School EDUCATION | West Des Moines, IA | $12,250 |
| Dowling Catholic High School EDUCATION | West Des Moines, IA | $12,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese OF Des Moines FAITH | Des Moines, IA | $11,790 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement EDUCATION | Iowa City, IA | $10,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement EDUCATION | Iowa City, IA | $10,000 |
| Iowa Catholic Radio FAITH | West Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Student Center EDUCATION | Iowa City, IA | $5,000 |
| Iowa Catholic Radio FAITH | West Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| ST Mary's Catholic Church FAITH | Pontiac, IL | $4,500 |
| Diocese OF Des Moines FAITH | Des Moines, IA | $3,600 |
| Diocese OF Des Moines FAITH | Des Moines, IA | $3,600 |
| ST Mary's Catholic Church FAITH | Pontiac, IL | $3,000 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Okoboji, IA | $2,750 |
| Regina Foundation EDUCATION | Iowa City, IA | $2,500 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Okoboji, IA | $2,500 |
| Regina Foundation EDUCATION | Iowa City, IA | $2,500 |
| University OF Northern Iowa EDUCATION | Cedar Falls, IA | $1,100 |
| University OF Northern Iowa EDUCATION | Cedar Falls, IA | $1,100 |
| Des Moines Art Center MEMORIALS | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Golden Buckle Home Foundation MEMORIALS | Rockwell City, IA | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Foundation EDUCATION | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa Alliance for Arts Education EDUCATION | Hampton, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation EDUCATION | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Sisters OF Humility Homes MEMORIALS | Davenport, IA | $1,000 |
| ST John Paul II Parish MEMORIALS | Carroll, IA | $1,000 |
| ST Patricks Catholic Church MEMORIALS | Iowa City, IA | $1,000 |
| United Church OF Christ MEMORIALS | Hiawatha, IA | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Italian Youth Soccer Club MEMORIALS | Brooklyn, NY | $1,000 |
| Clarke University EDUCATION | Dubuque, IA | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Des Moines MEMORIALS | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Des Moines MEMORIALS | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Foundation EDUCATION | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa Alliance for Arts Education EDUCATION | Hampton, IA | $1,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation EDUCATION | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| ON With Life MEMORIALS | Ankeny, IA | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation INC MEMORIALS | Miami, FL | $1,000 |
| ST Anthony Foundation MEMORIALS | San Francisco, CA | $1,000 |
| The Brightspring Hospice Foundation MEMORIALS | Louisville, KY | $1,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement MEMORIALS | Iowa City, IA | $1,000 |
| Drake University - Law MEMORIALS | Des Moines, IA | $500 |
| National Gallery OF Art MEMORIALS | Washington, DC | $500 |
| Stephens College - Okoboji Summer Theatre ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | Columbia, MO | $500 |
| Whiterock Conservacy MEMORIALS | Coon Rapids, IA | $500 |
| Des Moines Art Center MEMORIALS | Des Moines, IA | $500 |
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