Crary Family Legacy Fund
Preselected recipients only
Crary Family Legacy Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$171,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $130,300 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $171,500 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Crary Family Legacy Fund 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 Crary Family Legacy Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $71,500 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $49,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amistad Worldwide | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Metro Caring | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Fargo Union Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Micah Cornerstone Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Ifosud | General & Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Impact France Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Passtopassorg | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ignite Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Insight for Living | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Coston
- Andrea Crary
- Bethann Crary
- Charles F Crary
- Natalie Crary
Questions people ask
Does Crary Family Legacy Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crary Family Legacy Fund give?
$171,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Crary Family Legacy Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Coston (Dir), Andrea Crary (Treas, Dir), Bethann Crary (Dir, VP) and Charles F Crary (Pres, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Crary Family Legacy Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.