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The Crook Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 873628018

The Crook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $50,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,0001$552,291
2024$50,5002$575,445
2025$41,5004$636,722

How to apply

The Crook 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Crook Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$20,000
Minnesota2$11,500
New York1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Film Independent Inc
Los Angeles, CA
in support of the film Come Back Kidd$20,000
New York Women in Film & Television Inc
Jackson HTS, NY
in support of the film Portrait$10,000
Filmnorth
Saint Paul, MN
the film Nothing to Hide$9,000
St Paul Academy and Summit School
Saint Paul, MN
SPA Annual Fund$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Crook Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Crook Family Foundation give?

$41,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.

Who runs The Crook Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Crook (Sec, Treas) and Carley Crook (Dir, Pres).

What does The Crook Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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