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George Kress Foundation Inc

Green Bay, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396050768  ·  Private foundation

George Kress Foundation Inc is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $18.1M in assets. This page documents the 577 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for George Kress Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.1M
Total assets
577
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What George Kress Foundation Inc funds

George Kress Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, economic development, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for George Kress Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER
Green Bay, WI$500K2024
Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc
DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM ARCHIVES BUILDING
Sturgeon Bay, WI$500K2024
Friends of Bay Beach Inc
BAY BEACH ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND (PAYMENT 2 OF 2)
Green Bay, WI$500K2024
Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (1 OF 2)
Sturgeon Bay, WI$500K2020
Friends of Bay Beach Inc
BAY BEACH ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
Green Bay, WI$500K2023
Door County YMCA Inc
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (2 OF 3)
Sturgeon Bay, WI$300K2022
Cp Inc
CP TELETHON PROGRAM SUPPORT & CENTER UPDATES
Green Bay, WI$262K2024
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
NATURE NURTURES CAMPAIGN (3 OF 4)
Green Bay, WI$250K2024
On Broadway Inc
THE PUBLIC MARKET CAMPAIGN
Green Bay, WI$250K2024
The Children's Museum of Green Bay
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Green Bay, WI$250K2024
National Railroad Museum Inc
FULL STEAM AHEAD (PAYMENT 1 OF 4)
Green Bay, WI$250K2024
Bellin Health Foundation
IN FULL EMBRACE-NICU CAMPAIGN (3 OF 4)
Green Bay, WI$250K2024
Syble Hopp School
SYBLE HOPP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (2 OF 3)
De Pere, WI$250K2022
Bellin Health Foundation
IN FULL EMBRACE (1 OF 4)
Green Bay, WI$250K2022
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
NATURE NUTURES CAMPAIGN - TREE HOUSE PROJECT (1 OF 4)
Green Bay, WI$250K2022

George Kress Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.6M
2022$3.5M
2023$3.6M
2024$4.6M

How to apply for funding from George Kress Foundation Inc

George Kress Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about George Kress Foundation Inc

Does George Kress Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
George Kress Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does George Kress Foundation Inc fund?
George Kress Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc, Friends of Bay Beach Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does George Kress Foundation Inc give in grants?
George Kress Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.3M over 577 grants.
Where is George Kress Foundation Inc located?
George Kress Foundation Inc is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396050768.
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About this profile. This page is built from George Kress Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with George Kress Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.