The Crosswols Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Crosswols Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,100 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$106,100
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,800 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 | $79,500 | 77 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $93,800 | 77 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $106,100 | 73 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Crosswols 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 The Crosswols Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 46 | $74,600 |
| New York | 7 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Northrop | General support | $10,000 |
| Washburn Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $2,500 |
| Caringbridge | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness | General support | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | General support | $2,000 |
| Henry Ferguson Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources | General support | $2,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | General support | $2,000 |
| Museum of the Russian Arts | General support | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Steger Wilderness Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General support | $1,600 |
| Afton Historical Society | General support | $1,500 |
| Augsburg College Stepup Program | General support | $1,500 |
| Bell Museum | General support | $1,500 |
| Citizens League | General support | $1,500 |
| Garden of the Sleeping Angels | General support | $1,500 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of America | General support | $1,500 |
| Graywolf Press | General support | $1,500 |
| International Wolf Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Long Lake Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $1,500 |
| Parks and Trails Council of MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General support | $1,500 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | General support | $1,500 |
| The Borneo Project | General support | $1,500 |
| The Family Partnership | General support | $1,500 |
| The Raptor Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Agnes Irwin School | General support | $1,000 |
| Anne K Taylor Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Audubon Minnesota | General support | $1,000 |
| Basset Buddies | General support | $1,000 |
| Bobby Model Charitable Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Cameron and Hayden Lord Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company and School | General support | $1,000 |
| Crosby Fund for Haitian Education | General support | $1,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor R Crosby
- G David Hamar JD Cpa
Questions people ask
Does The Crosswols Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Crosswols Foundation give?
$106,100 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Crosswols Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eleanor R Crosby (Pres & Chair) and G David Hamar JD Cpa (Treasurer).
What does The Crosswols Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.