Robert Craig Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert Craig Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cranford, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,750 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$23,750
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$671,010
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,737 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $508,014 |
| 2024 | $23,737 | 3 | $552,194 |
| 2025 | $23,750 | 8 | $671,010 |
How to apply
Robert Craig Foundation Inc 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 Robert Craig Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $16,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | To assist in the fight against World hunger | $5,000 |
| Mend | To fight hunger in Essex County NJ | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | To fight hunger in NJ. | $4,500 |
| Philabundance Community Kitchen | To fight hunger. | $2,500 |
| Cathedral Kitchen | To fight hunger in Camden | $2,500 |
| Cranford Family Care | To assist meeting the needs of indigent Cranford residents. | $2,500 |
| Hanson Park Conservancy | To purchase trees for a public park. | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Church in Westfield NJ | To meet the food needs of the community | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C Phelan
- Carol O Phelan
- Molly C Dennis
- Christopher T Phelan
- Julie E Phelan
Questions people ask
Does Robert Craig Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Craig Foundation Inc give?
$23,750 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Robert Craig Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas C Phelan (President), Carol O Phelan (Secretary), Molly C Dennis (Vice President) and Christopher T Phelan (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Craig Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.