Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation is a private foundation in St Clair Shores, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $673,239. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$673,239
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 54 | $25.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 46 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 40 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo 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 Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $673,239 |
| Michigan | 36 | $615,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | Donor advised fund | $673,239 |
| East African Children's Fund | Operating fund | $150,000 |
| Capuchin Prov St Joseph | Solanus casey center museum | $62,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Campaign to advance food security | $60,000 |
| Rose Hill Foundation | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Ihmservants Immaculate Heart Mary | Operating fund | $35,000 |
| Austin Catholic High School | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Alternative for Girls | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Angels' Place | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Loyola High School | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| St Patrick Senior Center | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fontbonne Auxiliary | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hope Shelters | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Mercy Education Project | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Nso (Neighborhood Service Organization) | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Overseas and Continental Independent Mercy Association | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Ascension St John Foundation | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Center of Wayne County | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Hart Haiti and Africa Relief Team | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mary's Mantle | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Most Holy Trinity School | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Sisters Home Visitors of Mary | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Special Kids Inc | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Epiphany Education Center | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Foundation | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Lydia's Gate | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Our Neighbor's Table | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Seven Ponds Nature Conservancy | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Six Rivers Land Conservancy | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Detroit Bird Alliance | Operating fund | $500 |
| The Thomas Merton Center | Operating fund | $500 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | Beautification fund | $300 |
| The Province of St John | Operating fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Cracchiolo Peracchio
- Ann Cracchiolo Caraway
- Bernadette M Cracchiolo
- Carol Cracchiolo Laub
Questions people ask
Does Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Cracchiolo Peracchio (President/Treasurer), Ann Cracchiolo Caraway (Secretary), Bernadette M Cracchiolo (Director) and Carol Cracchiolo Laub (Director).
What does Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and food and hunger.