Crennel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crennel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,450 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $6,500. 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$58,450
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,710 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $52,645 | 55 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $54,710 | 55 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $58,450 | 53 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Crennel 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 Crennel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 20 | $13,200 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $8,250 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,500 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $4,250 |
| New York | 7 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Flying Gravity Circus | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| James P Harrington Organization Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Santas Helpers | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Black Girl Ventures Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Os Pascack Valley Jewish Community | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Boston College | AHANA fund | $1,250 |
| Cornell University | Johnson School Diversity and Inclusion | $1,250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Found | Undocumented Persons Defense | $1,000 |
| Fishermans Mark | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florence S Bush Angel Foundation Inc Edward Stokes | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hannah & Friends Weis Family Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meal on Wheels in Hunterdon Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Student Aces Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tom Joyner Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Weve Got Friends Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Delaware Valley Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Trustees of Free Public Library of Lambertville | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Greater Louisville Sports Commission | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Amwell Valley Ambulance Corps | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
| Family Promise of Hunterdon County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
| Central Baptist Church | To Help Bring Hope | $600 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Black Theatre United | Broadway Bound | $500 |
| Cave Hill Heritage Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Jersey in | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Curbing Hunger Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Foundation for Inner Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad I | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Romeo Crennel
Questions people ask
Does Crennel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crennel Family Foundation give?
$58,450 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Crennel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Romeo Crennel (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Crennel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.