The Croll Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Croll Foundation is a private foundation in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $851,873 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$851,873
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.2 million | 53 | $15.4 million |
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 49 | $10.2 million |
| 2023 | $851,873 | 56 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
The Croll 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 The Croll Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 47 | $641,873 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $140,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Audubon Society | Support for current programs | $100,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | 4th installment of pledge | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Support for current programs | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | Support for lab of ornithology annual fund | $50,000 |
| Greenwich County Day School | Support for gcds first | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Support for presidents circle | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Support for millborn farm | $50,000 |
| Reach Prep Inc | Support for current programs | $30,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | Support for current programs | $25,000 |
| Friends of St Stephen's Youth Programs Inc | Support for current programs | $25,000 |
| Historic New England | Support for civic leader | $25,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Support for current programs | $25,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Annual pledge | $22,000 |
| Alma del Mar Foundation Inc | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Support for current programs | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts | Support for current programs | $15,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Support for current programs | $11,000 |
| Biological Medicine Institute | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Support for boston hot pink party | $10,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Support for justine mee liff fund | $10,000 |
| Greenwich County Day School | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Support for hbs fund digital innovation | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Light | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Institute | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| South Coast Health | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation | Support for current programs | $10,000 |
| The Marion Institute | Support for frogfoot farm | $10,000 |
| The Park School | Support for faculty development | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Support for decordova sculpture park | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Support to hestia fund boston | $6,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Support for 2024 guardians of the land society | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids Foundation | Support for current programs | $5,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | Support for current programs | $5,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Support for current programs | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Support for curators circle | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Croll
- Victoria B Croll
Questions people ask
Does The Croll Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Croll Foundation give?
$851,873 in tax year 2023, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Croll Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists David D Croll (Trustee) and Victoria B Croll (Trustee).
What does The Croll Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.