Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Information

FOCUS & FUNDING PRIORITIES: To invest in programs, projects and collaborative efforts that reach as many people as possible; involve the persons served in developing solutions; raise expectations; build self-esteem; develop personal and organizational capacity; encourage innovation; and make use of technology. • Health & Human Services • Art & Culture • Expand, Improve or Broaden Use of Public Parks, Zoos & Wildlife Sanctuaries • Prevent Cruelty to Animals • Develop character and self-reliance in young people • Assist Victims of Natural Disasters in Texas CURRENT & ONGOING INITIATIVES: The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation's Initiatives address complex community issues across our key program areas, which require unique and innovative solutions. Through partnerships with key stakeholders and leaders, our Initiatives aim to catalyze sustainable changes that produce profound good that is tangible and measurable in our communities. Current: • Autism Lifeline Links • Child Protection • Child Sex Trafficking • Foster Care Re-Design • San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum Ongoing: • Computer Grant Initiative • Precious Minds, New Connections • Rural/Small Libraries • Money Management • Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot • Pocket Parks/Community Gardens • Prescription Assistance Initiative • Autism Community Network • Kronkosky Place ABOUT THE FAMILY: The Kronkosky family first moved to New Braunfels, Texas in the 1860s. Mr. Kronkosky's father was born in New Braunfels in 1868 and his mother, the former Augusta Graebner, was a native of San Antonio. Albert Kronkosky, Jr., an only child, was born in Boerne, Texas in 1908. The family involved itself over the years in a number of successful local business ventures. These included the Gebhardt Chili Powder Company and the San Antonio Drug Company. Mr. Albert Kronkosky, Jr. married Bessie Mae Dever in May 1936. Albert and Bessie Mae Kronkosky had no children.