The Crimson & Cream Foundation
Accepts applications
The Crimson & Cream Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$58,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,250
- Assets$776,907
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $44,815 the year before.
50% 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 | $44,815 | 19 | $665,778 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 21 | $776,907 |
How to apply
| Contact | Clarence Knox Jr 5413 Nicollet Ave S, PO Box 138, Minneapolis, MN 55419 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 812-2357, knoxc02@aol.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application forms provided by the foundation. For additional information, please visit the crimson & cream's website. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships limited to individuals in the st. Paul- minneapolis metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Crimson & Cream Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $26,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Organizations | Service grant | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Open Cities Health Center | Service grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Positive Image | Service grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Agape Oasis | Service grant | $2,000 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | Service grant | $2,000 |
| Halle Q Brown Community Center | Service grant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Sanctuary Church | Service grant | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Robert Russa Moton Museum | Service grant | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarence Knox Jr
- Larry Suarez
- Fred Harris
- Lovell Davis
- Lindsay Benjamin
- Byron Jackson
- Edrin C Williams Mdiv
- Jeffrey McVay
- Dr Phil Rosier
- Sam Powers
- Harvey Rucker
Questions people ask
Does The Crimson & Cream Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Crimson & Cream Foundation give?
$58,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Crimson & Cream Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clarence Knox Jr (Chairman), Larry Suarez (Vice Preside), Fred Harris (Treasurer) and Lovell Davis (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Crimson & Cream Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.