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The Krause Gentle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Iowa, with additional funding in New York and Illinois. Engaging through a relationship-based approach, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
$2.3M
25%
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DES MOINES
$1.6M
17%
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
$675.9K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$434
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION?
No. KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION give?
KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $859 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA, ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DES MOINES, and STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION?
KRAUSE GENTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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