Cronk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cronk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,001 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $100,000. 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$225,001
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$814,697
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $388,510 the year before.
36% 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 | $162,137 | 23 | $467,098 |
| 2024 | $388,510 | 53 | $925,323 |
| 2025 | $225,001 | 43 | $814,697 |
How to apply
Cronk 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 Cronk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $109,010 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,150 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,400 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,460 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,328 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,243 |
| California | 2 | $950 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $300 |
| Missouri | 1 | $240 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musc Foundation | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $52,000 |
| Mission of Our Lady of the Angels | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Pelican bay employee scholarship | $5,600 |
| Benet Academy | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Transparency | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Liberty Youth Ranch | Unrestricted | $1,350 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,328 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,050 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $780 |
| Pacreatic Center Action Network | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Matthews House | Unrestricted | $450 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $450 |
| Atlas Society | Unrestricted | $450 |
| The Fellowship | Unresticted | $420 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $410 |
| Covemant House | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Shriners Hospital | Unrestricted | $300 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Streaterville Association of Active | Soar 2025 | $250 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Unrestricted | $240 |
| SPCA International | Unrestricted | $228 |
| St Jude International | Unrestricted | $228 |
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted | $210 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Unrestricted | $200 |
| American Veterans Center | Unrestricted | $200 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Guadalupe Center | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $182 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $60 |
| Navigators | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Freedom Center | Unrestricted | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald M Cronk
- Melissa Potempa
- Phil Richard
Questions people ask
Does Cronk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cronk Family Foundation give?
$225,001 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Cronk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald M Cronk (President), Melissa Potempa (fficer) and Phil Richard (chair/Treasurer).
What does Cronk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.