Crain-Maling Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crain-Maling Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.4 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $165,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.4 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$34.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
28% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.2 million | 86 | $44.5 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 100 | $32.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 110 | $34.4 million |
How to apply
Crain-Maling 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 Crain-Maling Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 50 | $577,500 |
| New York | 37 | $567,400 |
| Indiana | 1 | $130,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $55,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $44,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Educational Media | Exempt purpose of the organization | $165,000 |
| Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $130,000 |
| Bais Chana Women International | Exempt purpose of the organization | $77,000 |
| Clarion Project Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $55,000 |
| Ncsy | Exempt purpose of the organization | $53,000 |
| Gastrointestinal Research Foundation | Exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Binyamin Fund Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | Exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Neimus Moshe | Exempt purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| Caring for Friends | Exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Chamah | Exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Exempt purpose of the organization | $29,500 |
| The Cove School | Exempt purpose of the organization | $28,000 |
| Avner Institute | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Congregation Hamerkaz Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Fidf | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hebrew Theological College | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Youth Foundation | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Opendor Media | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| WTTW | Exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago | Exempt purpose of the organization | $21,000 |
| Hinda Institute | Exempt purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Exempt purpose of the organization | $18,000 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens | Exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School | Exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| North Shore Torah Center-Komimiyus | Exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Shluchim Office | Exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Shul Center at Bayside | Exempt purpose of the organization | $12,000 |
| Associated Beth Rivka School | Exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Associated Talmud Torahs | Exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Education & Learning | Exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Menachem Education Foundation Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| University of Il Foundation | Exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Ophel Bas Zion Institutions Inc | Exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Friends of or Chaya | Exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Yad Moishe | Exempt purpose of the organization | $5,500 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Arlington Heights | Exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Maling
- Elise Williams
- Marissa Iancu
Questions people ask
Does Crain-Maling Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crain-Maling Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2023, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Crain-Maling Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Michael S Maling (Chairperson, Ceo & Director), Elise Williams (Co-President, Treasurer & Director) and Marissa Iancu (Co-President, Secretary & Director).
What does Crain-Maling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.