Cronin Foundation
Accepts applications
Cronin Foundation is a private foundation in Marshall, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $932,103 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $26,200 and the largest $242,317. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$932,103
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$26,200
- Largest grant$242,317
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $888,435 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $888,435 | 10 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $932,103 | 14 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ronald J DeGraw 203 East Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 781-9851 |
| What to submit | Application form must be submitted including details on the project and/or program including what, where, how, and when, total budget,other sources of income, and 501 (c) (3) qualification |
| Deadlines | 1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause |
| Restrictions | Geographical by Will establishing Foundation, Marshall School District, Calhoun County, Michigan |
What Cronin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $932,103 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Public Schools | Communication System | $242,317 |
| City of Marshall | Eaton Park Project | $200,000 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | General FundGrant | $175,000 |
| City of Marshall | Riverwalk Project | $100,000 |
| Playright Sports Academy | Youth Sports Programming | $84,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Weight Room Equipment | $45,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | STEM Academy Summer Programs | $30,000 |
| Fountain Cinic | Hygeinist/Dental Supplies | $22,400 |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Summer Camp for Band | $10,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | 6th Grade Sherman Lake Camp | $10,000 |
| Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council | Scouting Programs | $5,000 |
| City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective | Concert Series | $3,000 |
| Albion Care Alliance | Toiletries for disadvantaged children | $3,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Tripod Equipment | $2,386 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark O'Connell
- David J DeGraw
- Ronald J DeGraw
- James Schwartz
- Becky Jones
Questions people ask
Does Cronin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause.
How much does Cronin Foundation give?
$932,103 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $26,200.
Who runs Cronin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark O'Connell (President), David J DeGraw (Vice President), Ronald J DeGraw (Secretary/Treasurer) and James Schwartz (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cronin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.