The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation is a private foundation in Falmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $821,900 the year before.
55% 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 | $729,360 | 17 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $821,900 | 23 | $20.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 26 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Bob Crewe Foundation 267 US Route 1 Apt 309, Falmouth, ME 04105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 829-4341, info@bobcrewefoundation.org |
| What to submit | See https://crewe.foundation/apply/ for application information. |
| Deadlines | See https://crewe.foundation/apply/ for submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | See https://crewe.foundation/apply/ for award restrictions or limitations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 25 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Operating support | $500,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Operating support | $358,000 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Operating support | $300,000 |
| Maine Public | Operating support | $100,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Bob crewe memorabilia | $57,545 |
| 317 Main Community Music Center | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Mitchell Institute | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Breakwater Learning | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Equality Maine | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Out Maine | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Operating support | $25,000 |
| 317 Main Community Music Center | Operating support | $20,000 |
| 240 Strings | Operating support | $10,000 |
| ACLU of Maine | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Opera Maine | Operating support | $10,000 |
| A Company of Girls | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mitchell Institute | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Portland Chamber Music Festival | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The G&lr | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Equality Maine | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Ripple Effect | Operating support | $2,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Operating support | $2,000 |
| C&c Land Trust | Operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel N Crewe
- Ken Blaschke
- David Backer
- Judith Young
- Craig Cooper
- Meg Baxter
- Reid B Crewe
- Cyrus Hagge
- Ari B Solotoff
Questions people ask
Does The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See https://crewe.foundation/apply/ for submission deadlines..
How much does The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel N Crewe (President), Ken Blaschke (Treasurer), David Backer (Secretary) and Judith Young (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Bob Crewe Foundation A/K/A Crewe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.