Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation is a private foundation in PHX, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $951,072 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $475,536 and the largest $859,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$951,072
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$475,536
- Largest grant$859,050
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $143,652 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 1 | $142,418 |
| 2025 | $951,072 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $859,050 |
| Arizona | 1 | $92,022 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Park Academy | Education | $859,050 |
| St Joseph's Foundation | Education | $92,022 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jane Crist
- Harry Papp
- Robert C Crist IV
- William J Gosney
- Linda Hunt
- Mary Jane Krause
Questions people ask
Does Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation give?
$951,072 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $475,536.
Who runs Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Jane Crist (President), Harry Papp (Treasurer), Robert C Crist IV (Secretary) and William J Gosney (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.