Cri Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cri Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $3.3 million. 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$10.1 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$251 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
59% 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 | $2.7 million | 15 | $228 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 27 | $251 million |
How to apply
Cri 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cri Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $2.0 million in 14 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 3 | $827,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $396,923 |
| Texas | 1 | $320,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $133,323 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Charitable | $3.3 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Ubs Optimus) | Charitable | $1.9 million |
| Lwala Community Alliance | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Alima | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Friends of Solidafrica | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Lively Minds | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Wandikweza | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Young 1OVE Foundation | Charitable | $320,000 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Centre | Charitable | $285,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | Charitable | $275,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable | $220,493 |
| King Faisal Hospital | Charitable | $151,600 |
| Emergency Medicine Kenya | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Tropical Health and Education Trust | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Pratham International | Charitable | $133,323 |
| Gould Family Foundation | Charitable | $114,320 |
| Nama Wellness Community Center | Charitable | $108,000 |
| International Children's Palliative Care Network | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mukisa Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sight and Life Foundation | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Friends of Imbuto Foundation USA Inc | Charitable | $62,110 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Charitable | $52,500 |
| Oncall Africa | Charitable | $48,200 |
| Kabubbu Development | Charitable | $39,988 |
| Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust | Charitable | $37,500 |
| Drasa | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Fidelity Charitable (Risk Pool Fund) | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Weiss
- Bonnie Weiss
- Kara Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Cri Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cri Foundation Inc give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Cri Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Weiss (Director), Bonnie Weiss (Director) and Kara Weiss (Executive Director).
What does Cri Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.