Crawford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crawford Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $287,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$287,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,250 the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,500 | 39 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $266,250 | 39 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $287,000 | 41 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Crawford 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 Crawford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $181,250 |
| California | 12 | $62,250 |
| New York | 3 | $16,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Project | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Solheim Lutheran Home a California Nonstock Corporation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Pilgrim School | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General operating support | $15,500 |
| St Botolph Club Foundation | General operating support | $15,500 |
| Runway for Recovery | General operating support | $10,000 |
| WGBH (fbo GBH Educational Foundation) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Yale University | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Garden Club of the Back Bay Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Native Plant Trust | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pitzer College | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Boston Baroque Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Valley Regional Hospital | General operating support | $2,500 |
| City of Los Angeles Department Recreation & Parks | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Buckingham Browne And Nichols School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Griffith Park | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Los Feliz Library | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mt Auburn Cemetery | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Los Angeles River | General operating support | $1,000 |
| MSPCA - Angell | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Garden Club | General operating support | $500 |
| Montclair Kimberley Academy | General operating support | $500 |
| Museum of Art Ogunquit (dba Ogunquit Museum of Art) | General operating support | $500 |
| Ojai Valley School | General operating support | $500 |
| The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | General operating support | $500 |
| The Garden Conservancy | General operating support | $500 |
| The James Beard Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Society Inc | General operating support | $250 |
| Art Jewelry Forum | General operating support | $250 |
| Cambridge Camping Association Inc | General operating support | $250 |
| David K Johnson Foundation | General operating support | $250 |
| Los Feliz Improvement Association | General operating support | $250 |
| Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay | General operating support | $250 |
| The Gibson Society Inc (aka Gibson House Museum) | General operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Crawford
- Francine Crawford
Questions people ask
Does Crawford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crawford Foundation give?
$287,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Crawford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William E Crawford (Trustee) and Francine Crawford (Trustee).
What does Crawford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.