McCrea Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McCrea Foundation is a private foundation in Placida, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$320,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $340,000 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $389,000 | 39 | $7.4 million |
| 2023 | $383,750 | 42 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 34 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 34 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
McCrea 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 McCrea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $69,000 |
| Wyoming | 8 | $39,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 4 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $19,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Westminster School Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $30,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | General support | $25,000 |
| Boca Grand Healthclinic Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Art Practice | General support | $10,000 |
| Boca Grande Art Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Teton Valley Ranch Camp - Education Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Barrier Island Parks Society Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Dixon Gallery & Gardens | General support | $5,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Island School Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Johann Fust Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States | General support | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare by the Sea | General support | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | General support | $5,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc - Snake River Headwaters | General support | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General support | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association - Buffalo Bill Center of the West | General support | $2,500 |
| Vita-Living Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Awaken | General support | $2,000 |
| Boca Grande Garden Club | General support | $2,000 |
| Camp Ukandu | General support | $2,000 |
| Musical Bridges Around the World Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Suncoast Humane Society Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward C Welsh
- David D Welsh
- Phoebe W Muzzy
- John L Welsh
Questions people ask
Does McCrea Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McCrea Foundation give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs McCrea Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward C Welsh (President), David D Welsh (Secretary), Phoebe W Muzzy (Vice President) and John L Welsh (Vice President).
What does McCrea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.