Cronin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cronin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$40,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$865,671
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $34,650 | 11 | $752,410 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 13 | $814,662 |
| 2025 | $40,500 | 11 | $865,671 |
How to apply
Cronin 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 Cronin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $40,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aim Higher Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St John's School of Theology | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Church of St Edward | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Sacred Heart Seminary | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St John's University | Education | $2,500 |
| Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Nativity of Mary School | Education | $2,000 |
| MN Citizens Concerned for Life | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alpha News | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Upper Midwest Law Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Spring Lake Park-Panther Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Cronin
- Sheila Anderson
- Michael J Cronin
- Colleen C Larson
Questions people ask
Does Cronin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cronin Family Foundation give?
$40,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cronin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Cronin (President), Sheila Anderson (Vice Preside), Michael J Cronin (Vice Preside) and Colleen C Larson (Vice Preside).
What does Cronin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.