Kraus Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElko, Nevada · EIN 81-4780231 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$71K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
23% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko Senior Center | Elko, NV | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Elko County Fair Board | Elko, NV | County fair | $11,211 |
| The Reach Foundation | Riverton, WY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Elko Sky Fair | Elko, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends in Service | Elko, NV | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Horizon Hospice Inc | Elko, NV | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department | Battle Mountain, NV | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Lasso | Elko, NV | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Elko Firefighters Association | Elko, NV | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Winnemucca Youth Football Association | Winnemucca, NV | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Nevada Drillers Athletics | Elko, NV | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran Preschool | Elko, NV | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Winnemucca Hockey Association | Winnemucca, NV | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Paradise Valley PTO | Phoenix, AZ | General purpose | $500 |
| Tdc Athletics | Spring Creek, NV | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,211 | 17 |
| 2024 | $24,208 | 5 |
| 2023 | $20,899 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4780231
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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