Crain Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crain Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $24,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $66,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Crain Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $26,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| University of Michigan | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Goldfinch Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Basblue | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saddle Up | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| The Ensworth Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Next Door Recovery | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Goodwill | Unerstricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Crain Armstrong
- Christopher T Crain
- Keith E Crain Jr
- Keith E Crain
Questions people ask
Does Crain Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crain Family Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Crain Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra Crain Armstrong (President), Christopher T Crain (Secretary), Keith E Crain Jr (Treasurer) and Keith E Crain (Assistant Secretary).
What does Crain Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.