Carolyn S Kruse Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuelton, California · EIN 20-1442668 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$82K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Services of Tulare County | Visalia, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Casa of Tulare County | Visalia, CA | General fund | $9,500 |
| Visalia Rescue Mission | Visalia, CA | General fund | $7,500 |
| Zozu Project | Paso Robles, CA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Assistance League of Tulare | Visalia, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Casa | Pomona, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| El Camino Homeless Shelter | Atascadero, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lumina Alliances | San Luis Obispo, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Must Charities | Templeton, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tolosa Children's Dental | Paso Robles, CA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Las Madrinas Guild | Visalia, CA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation | Paso Robles, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ranchland Trust of Kansas | Topeka, KS | General fund | $2,500 |
| Pioneer Bluffs Foundation | Matfield Green, KS | General fund | $1,500 |
| Cherry Street Youth Center | Chanute, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| Flint Hills Discovery Center | Manhattan, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central California South | Fresno, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hospice Central Coast | San Luis Obispo, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum | Chanute, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| Paso Robles Children's Museum | Paso Robles, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sos | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc | Americus, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Natural Conservancy | Cottonwood Falls, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $81,300 | 25 |
| 2022 | $112,300 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102947
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1442668
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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