Honoring a man who transformed the lives of countless young people in Haiti

On March 20, 2026, Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 101, surrounded by his family. In honor of his life and legacy, we are establishing the Frank Krafft Engineering Scholarship Fund.

Frank was a man of deep faith, kindness, and generosity, who spent his life quietly serving others. Through his commitment to education and opportunity, he helped change the lives of thousands of young people, giving them the chance to build a better future. His life was guided by a steadfast dedication to serving God, children, and his community.

Frank served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 during World War II, stationed at a munitions depot in Indiana. After his service, he attended The Catholic University of America, where he studied architectural engineering. He began his career building boats and went on to lead a company known for its work on some of the most notable buildings in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Air and Space Museum, the Lyceum in Alexandria, the National Academy of Sciences auditorium, and renovations to the US Capitol, the Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall, and the National Cathedral.

In 1968, Frank and his wife, Polly, with whom he raised nine children, founded Our Little Brothers and Sisters, supporting orphanages, medical facilities, schools, and outreach programs. Through decades of work, Frank helped build a global network supporting children throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He continued this mission throughout his life, and continued his focus on Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

The Frank Krafft Engineering Scholarship Fund will support students pursuing studies in engineering. We want to give young people with the determination and potential the opportunity to build something that improves their lives and their communities.

We invite you to be part of this scholarship fund and help carry forward Frank’s commitment to education. Your gift will help provide tuition, equipment, and the support these students need to stay in school and succeed in demanding fields like engineering.

Frank was not only a good friend and a long-term, generous donor, he was also an example and an inspiration to all of us. We will deeply miss him. Together, we can extend his legacy by creating opportunities and opening doors for the next generation.