Fred Craves Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred Craves Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $980,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$980,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$20.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $725,000 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $725,000 | 22 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $980,000 | 23 | $20.3 million |
How to apply
Fred Craves 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.
What Fred Craves Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $30,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $810,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J David Gladstone Institutes | No specific purpose | $400,000 |
| Georgetown University | No specific purpose | $100,000 |
| Loyola Marymount Oncy Bioethics | No specific purpose | $100,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco | No specific purpose | $100,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | No specific purpose | $100,000 |
| Root Division | No specific purpose | $30,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | No specific purpose | $30,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | No specific purpose | $22,500 |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Kopernik | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Yayasan Bumi Sehat | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Yayasan Bumi Sasmaya | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Rescape | No specific purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenbelt Alliancepeople for Open Spaces | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| International Bipolar Foundation | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| One Tam | No specific purpose | $5,000 |
| The Crucible | No specific purpose | $2,500 |
| Museum of African Diasporia | No specific purpose | $2,500 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | No specific purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick B Craves
- Sara Soulier Craves
- Ryan Soulier Craves
- Andrea Crow
Questions people ask
Does Fred Craves Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred Craves Family Foundation give?
$980,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fred Craves Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick B Craves (Foundation MGR.), Sara Soulier Craves (Foundation MGR.), Ryan Soulier Craves (Foundation MGR.) and Andrea Crow (Foundation MGR.).
What does Fred Craves Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.