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Crystal Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Ynez, California · EIN 957110811

Crystal Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Ynez, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,502 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $775 and the largest $2,127. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $285,506 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$285,50629$4,570
2024$3,5023$400

How to apply

Crystal Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Crystal Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon1$2,127
California2$1,375

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
MP3 Farms Pet Sanc
Dallas, OR
Humane treatment of animals$2,127
County of Santa Barbara Animal Services
Goleta, CA
Humane treatment of animals$775
Pits & Pals K9 Rescue
Sacramento, CA
Humane treatment of animals$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Crystal Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Crystal Family Foundation give?

$3,502 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $775.

Who runs Crystal Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Crystal (President, Director) and Geraldine Crystal (Director).

What does Crystal Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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