The Craft Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Craft Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$310,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $325,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,000 | 15 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 10 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $310,000 | 9 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The Craft 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reason Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $50,000 |
| Individual | General support | $50,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General support | $25,000 |
| Property and Environment Research Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Voices | General support | $10,000 |
| Let Grow Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Free the People Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Craft
- Ted Barnett
- Olivia Barnett
Questions people ask
Does The Craft Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Craft Foundation give?
$310,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Craft Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melanie Craft (Trustee), Ted Barnett (Trustee) and Olivia Barnett (0).