Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,250 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$108,250
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,100 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,540 | 12 | $430,726 |
| 2024 | $104,100 | 20 | $711,694 |
| 2025 | $108,250 | 24 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Karen R & John T Crotty 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 Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $65,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St James | Charitable | $10,750 |
| United Negro College Fund | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Assoc | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Bowen High School | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Cool Food Pantries of Lake County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NAMI Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pads | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WFMT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WTTW | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Ridges | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Spartanburg Regional Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Lake Bluff Public Library | Charitable | $500 |
| National Ms Society | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen R Crotty
- John T Crotty
- Valerie L Crotty
- Pamela Crotty Preschlack
- Jennifer Crotty Murawski
Questions people ask
Does Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation give?
$108,250 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen R Crotty (Trustee), John T Crotty (Trustee), Valerie L Crotty (Trustee) and Pamela Crotty Preschlack (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.