The Crawford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Crawford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $545,224 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$545,224
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,224 the year before.
13% 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 | $130,724 | 50 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $128,224 | 45 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $545,224 | 49 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Crawford 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 The Crawford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $437,524 |
| Texas | 4 | $57,700 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $10,450 |
| Washington | 3 | $10,300 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Jessup University | Year-end Emergency Reserve Fund | $250,000 |
| William Jessup University | Front Ramp Landscaping Fund | $150,000 |
| Global Media Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| William Jessup University | Foster Child support | $25,000 |
| Living Water International | Well in Honduras | $10,000 |
| Team Expansion Ministries Inc | Fidelis Project | $10,000 |
| World Vision | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Wycliffe Associates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Inc | JonathanProj:FJS project | $5,200 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| True the Vote Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Agape International Missions | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kids Club Consultants Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research Inc | Project 21 | $2,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense & Education F | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Barnabas Factor | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Computer History Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,024 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Associat | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cityteam Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Educational Media Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Generations | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Okizu Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| X Boys Preparatory School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Capital Research Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Citizens Against Government Waste | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Focus on the Family | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Institute for Justice | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mercy Multiplied America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Alexander Crawford
- John Crawford
- Norma Crawford
- Rebecca R Guagliardo
Questions people ask
Does The Crawford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Crawford Family Foundation give?
$545,224 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Crawford Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Alexander Crawford (VP), John Crawford (Pres, Dir, Sec), Norma Crawford (VP) and Rebecca R Guagliardo (VP).
What does The Crawford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.