Crist Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crist Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$49,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,500 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 | $56,821 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,500 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $49,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Crist 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 Crist Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $34,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America | Fairfield/Westchester Chapter of CCFA | $10,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Laurel House | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Manna on Main Street | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mighty Writers | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Senior Awards Fund - Crist Family Foundation Scholarship in Biology | $2,500 |
| Methacton Education Foundation | Methacton Backpack Program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia L Crist
- Richard C Crist III
- Richard C Crist Jr
- Neil L Korotkin
- Samantha L Korotkin
Questions people ask
Does Crist Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crist Family Foundation give?
$49,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Crist Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia L Crist (Dir, Sec, Treas), Richard C Crist III (Dir), Richard C Crist Jr (Pres, Dir) and Neil L Korotkin (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Crist Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.