Kraus Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 30-0139549

Foundation Overview

Based in Farmington, CT, Kraus Family Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $453,600 to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $21,000, with a median award of $1,125.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$453,600
Total Assets
$1,025,775
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,125

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
5
Median Grant
$7,500
% Median Grant Growth
+650% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 5 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

64% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in West Hartford (49%), Hartford (19%), New Haven (18%).

Funding Trajectory
+126%

Strong 126% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kraus Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $5,000 North Chatham, MA, US 2025- Unrestricted Gift 2024
Chestnut Hill School $10,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2024
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US 2025 Unrestricted Gift 2024
Rivers School $7,500 Weston, MA, US 2025 Unrestricted Gift 2024
Wellesley Theatre Project $20,000 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2024
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2023
Aurora Foundation $750 West Hartford, CT, US 2024 Unrestricted Gift 2023
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2023
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $5,000 North Chatham, MA, US 2023- Unrestricted Gift 2023
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $4,000 New Haven, CT, US 2024 Gift For Eileen Kraus's Scholarship 2023
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $6,750 New Haven, CT, US 2023- Unrestricted Gift 2023
Foodshare $300 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Hartford Hospital $2,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Hill Stead Museum $500 Farmington, CT, US 2023 Gift 2023
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Rivers School $3,000 Weston, MA, US 2024 Gift 2023
Stanley Park Of Wethersfield $500 New Britain, CT, US 2024 Unrestricted Gift 2023
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Wellesley Theatre Project $7,500 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2023
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2023
Aurora Foundation $750 West Hartford, CT, US 2024 Unrestricted Gift 2023
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2023
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $5,000 North Chatham, MA, US 2023- Unrestricted Gift 2023
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $4,000 New Haven, CT, US 2024 Gift For Eileen Kraus's Scholarship 2023
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $6,750 New Haven, CT, US 2023- Unrestricted Gift 2023
Foodshare $300 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Hartford Hospital $2,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Hill Stead Museum $500 Farmington, CT, US 2023 Gift 2023
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Rivers School $3,000 Weston, MA, US 2024 Gift 2023
Stanley Park Of Wethersfield $500 New Britain, CT, US 2024 Unrestricted Gift 2023
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Wellesley Theatre Project $7,500 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2023
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2022
Aurora Foundation $200 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2022
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $7,000 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2022
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $4,000 New Haven, CT, US To Provide Scholarship Funding. 2022
Foodshare $300 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Hartford Hospital $3,500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Interval House $500 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2022
Junior League Of Hartford $500 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2022
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Rivers School $1,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
The Stanley Park Of Westfield $500 Westfield, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Wellesley Theatre Project $4,000 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
American Cancer Society - Lois Mcclure Bee Tabakin Hope Lodge $2,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ron Foley Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2022
Aurora Foundation $200 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2022
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $7,000 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2022
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $4,000 New Haven, CT, US To Provide Scholarship Funding. 2022
Foodshare $300 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Hartford Hospital $3,500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Interval House $500 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2022
Junior League Of Hartford $500 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2022
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Rivers School $1,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
The Stanley Park Of Westfield $500 Westfield, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Wellesley Theatre Project $4,000 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
American Cancer Society - Lois Mcclure Bee Tabakin Hope Lodge $2,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ron Foley Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2022
Aurora Foundation $200 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2022
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $7,000 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2022
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2022
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $4,000 New Haven, CT, US To Provide Scholarship Funding. 2022
Foodshare $300 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Hartford Hospital $3,500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Interval House $500 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2022
Junior League Of Hartford $500 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2022
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Rivers School $1,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
The Stanley Park Of Westfield $500 Westfield, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
Wellesley Theatre Project $4,000 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2022
American Cancer Society - Lois Mcclure Bee Tabakin Hope Lodge $2,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ron Foley Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2021
Aurora Foundation $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2021
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $3,350 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Chatham Council On Aging $250 Chatham, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $5,000 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2021
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Colgate University $2,000 Hamilton, NY, US Unrestricted 2021
Connecticut Food Bank $500 Wallingford, CT, US To Support Providing Food Assistance To People In Need 2021
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $3,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2021
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $10,000 New Haven, CT, US To Provide Scholarship Funding. 2021
Hartford Hospital $3,500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
Interval House $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2021
Junior League Of Hartford $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2021
Kingswood-oxford School $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
Rivers School $2,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
The Chatham Fund $1,000 South Yarmouth, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Wellesley Theatre Project $2,800 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Foodshare $500 Bloomfield, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
Ct Science Center $1,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2021
The Stanley Park Of Westfield $500 Westfield, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
Chatham Corale $100 West Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted 2021
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2020
Aurora Foundation $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2020
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $2,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
Chatham Council On Aging $250 Chatham, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $2,000 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2020
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
Colgate University $2,000 Hamilton, NY, US Unrestricted 2020
Connecticut Food Bank $500 Wallingford, CT, US To Support Providing Food Assistance To People In Need 2020
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $2,250 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2020
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US To Provide Scholarship Funding. 2020
Hartford Hospital $1,500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2020
Interval House $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2020
Junior League Of Hartford $500 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2020
Kingswood-oxford School $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2020
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2020
Rivers School $2,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2020
The Chatham Fund $500 South Yarmouth, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
Uncommon Threads $1,500 Lawrence, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
Wellesley Theatre Project $2,500 Wellesley, MA, US Unrestricted 2020
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $3,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2019
Aurora Foundation $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2019
Chatham Council On Aging $250 Chatham, MA, US Unrestricted 2019
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $2,500 North Chatham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2019
Connecticut Food Bank $500 Wallingford, CT, US To Support Providing Food Assistance To People In Need 2019
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $10,500 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2019
Hartford Hospital $2,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2019
Interval House $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2019
Junior League Of Hartford $500 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2019
Kingswood-oxford School $4,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2019
Montmorency County Habitat For Humanity $500 Lewiston, MI, US To Support The Elimination Of Poverty Housing. 2019
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2019
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2019
The Chatham Fund $1,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US Unrestricted 2019
Chatham Historical Society $1,250 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2019
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation $2,000 Hyannis, MA, US Unrestricted 2019
Chestnut Hill School $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US Unrestricted 2019
Rivers School $2,500 Weston, MA, US Unrestricted 2019
Wellesley Theater Projects $2,500 Wellesley, MA, US Lnl001 - 08/12/20 09:00am Worksheet Private Foundation 2019
1st Church Of Christ Congregational $3,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2018
Aurora Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2018
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $3,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2018
Interval House $500 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2018
Junior League Of Hartford $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2018
Montmorency County Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Lewiston, MI, US To Support The Elimination Of Poverty Housing. 2018
Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia $500 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2018
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center $5,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted 2018
Uconn Health $1,000 Farmington, CT, US Urology Department 2018
Hartford Stage $1,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center $2,000 North Catham, MA, US For Educational Programs 2018
Uconn Health $1,000 Farmington, CT, US Otolaryngology Fund 2018
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $5,000 New Haven, CT, US Eileen Kraus Scholarship 2018
Colgate University $3,000 Hamilton, NY, US Geology Department 2018
Kingswood-oxford School $4,000 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
Chatham Council On Aging $500 Chatham, MA, US Unrestricted 2018
Connecticut Public Television $500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
The Bridge Family Center $500 West Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
The Stanley Park Of Westfield $500 Westfield, MA, US Unrestricted 2018
Hartford Hospital $500 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
Connecticut Food Bank $500 Wallingford, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
1st Church Christ Congregational $3,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2017
Aurora Women & Girls Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2017
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $21,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2017
Interval House $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2017
Junior League Of Hartford $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2017
Mount Holyoke College $3,000 South Hadley, MA, US To Support The Campus And Student Life. 2017
The Bushnell $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support Public Appreciation Of Music And Art. 2017
Montmorency County Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Lewiston, MI, US To Support The Elimination Of Poverty Housing. 2017
1st Church Christ Congregational $2,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Worship And Education For The Congregation. 2016
Aurora Women & Girls Foundation $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Positive Change For Women And Girls. 2016
Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame $3,000 New Haven, CT, US To Support The Achievements Of Connecticut Women. 2016
Interval House $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support An End To Family And Intimate Partner Abuse. 2016
Junior League Of Hartford $1,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Women Improving Communities Through Volunteerism. 2016
Kingswood-oxford School $3,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Support Education And Development Of Students. 2016
Mount Holyoke College $3,000 South Hadley, MA, US To Support The Campus And Student Life. 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Sne $500 New Haven, CT, US To Support Affordable Health Care And Educational Programs. 2016
The Bushnell $1,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support Public Appreciation Of Music And Art. 2016
Walks Foundation Inc $5,000 West Granby, CT, US To Support Education By Providing Scholarships To Secondary Schools. 2016
Women's Health Research At Yale $500 New Haven, CT, US To Support Studies On Pressing Women's Health Concerns. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Kraus Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 30-0139549
Website N/A
Address HARPERWHITFIELD 314 FARMINGTON AV Farmington, CT 06032-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Kraus Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Harold C Kraus
Trustee Stephen Hc Kraus
Trustee Janet Kraus Giebutowski

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.