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The Crows Nest Foundation

Preselected recipients only Naples, Florida · EIN 357158752

The Crows Nest Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $98,000 and the largest $98,000. 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 $99,833 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$102,8111$2.3 million
2024$99,8331$2.8 million
2025$98,0001$2.6 million

How to apply

The Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$98,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cystinosis Research Foundation
Irvine, CA
General charitable contribution$98,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Crows Nest Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Crows Nest Foundation give?

$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $98,000.

Who runs The Crows Nest Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Todd Wakelee Smith (Trustee) and Mary Anne Citrino (Trustee).

What does The Crows Nest Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research.

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