Kropid Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing assistance to individuals and families in need, particularly through food pantries, disaster relief, and health-related initiatives. The foundation funds programs that support athletes with special needs, maternal health, and housing for the aged, reflecting a commitment to human services and community welfare. It also engages in disaster response efforts, indicating a proactive approach to emergencies. The foundation primarily serves a diverse range of populations without a specific geographic limitation, although it shows a notable concentration of support in Illinois.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local human-services or faith-based nonprofits (food pantries, disaster-relief, family assistance, health-focused charities) with an Illinois presence or clear Illinois impact, able to use modest one-time grants effectively.
Good Fit
- • Provides direct services such as food pantry, shelter, or family assistance.
- • Has demonstrated local impact in Illinois or is a known regional charity.
- • Works in disaster relief, maternal/health programs, or supports vulnerable populations.
- • Is comfortable receiving relatively small, one-off grants (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
- • Has existing relationships or introductions into the foundation’s local network.
Geography
Grants appear across eight states, but the majority of dollars (about 63% in 2023) stayed in the foundation’s home state, indicating a regional focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 16 distinct recipients spanning food assistance, disaster relief, health, education, and faith-based services, and most grants were to independent charities rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation supported many new recipients in 2023 (12 new grantees), which shows turnover, but filings and profile metadata state grants are to preselected organizations and no public application/contact route is visible, so new entrants may be possible but the entry mechanism is opaque.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
