Crab Tree Farm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crab Tree Farm Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$11,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$29.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $17,800 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,000 | 2 | $28.4 million |
| 2023 | $11,000 | 2 | $28.6 million |
| 2024 | $17,800 | 3 | $29.9 million |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 2 | $29.9 million |
How to apply
Crab Tree Farm 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crab Tree Farm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Park Foundation | 2024 annual appeal campaign | $10,000 |
| Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms | Reverse auction | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Bryan III
- Neville F Bryan
- Nancy P Novit
- Margaret Bryan French
- Charles F Bryan
Questions people ask
Does Crab Tree Farm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crab Tree Farm Foundation give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Crab Tree Farm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Bryan III (President), Neville F Bryan (Treasurer), Nancy P Novit (Secretary) and Margaret Bryan French (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Crab Tree Farm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.