The Cricket Island Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Cricket Island Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$44.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 73 | $43.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 71 | $44.5 million |
How to apply
The Cricket Island 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cricket Island Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $576,150 |
| Louisiana | 13 | $325,000 |
| Illinois | 10 | $109,877 |
| California | 5 | $102,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $100,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $82,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Dat Youth Farm | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Rethink | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Families & Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Bend the Arc FBO Fcyo | Funders' collaborative on youth organizing | $50,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc FBO Youth Engagement Fund | Youth engagement fund | $50,000 |
| A Better Way Foundation FBO Ctbbsu | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Asian American Resource Workshop Inc | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network FBO Aypal | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association FBO San Francisco Rising | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Connecticut Students for A Dream | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Desis Rising Up & Moving (Drum) | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Gente Organizada | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Hana Center | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education Center FBO Power U Center | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Mekong Center | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project FBO Youth Art and Self-Empowerment Project | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| National Performance Network FBO Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Colle | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| New York State Youth Leadership Council | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Nollie Jenkins Family Center Inc | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Poder in Action Inc | Leadership transition grant | $45,000 |
| Northwest Bronx Comm and Clergy Coal | General operating support | $37,500 |
| Youth United for Change | General operating support | $37,500 |
| Rockaway Youth Community Power | General operating support | $33,750 |
| Caaav Organizing Asian Communities | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Future Focused Education | Youth civic infrastructure fund | $30,000 |
| Lanl Foundation | Nm pathway to opportunity program | $30,000 |
| The Semilla Project | General operating support | $30,000 |
| North Star Fund | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Puentes New Orleans | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Mekong Center | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Crossroads Fund | General operating support | $20,000 |
| New York State Youth Leadership Council | General operating support | $18,750 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network FBO Aypal | Leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Students for A Dream | Leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| New York State Youth Leadership Council | Leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| Nollie Jenkins Family Center Inc | Leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| Poder in Action Inc | Leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| Tsne Missionworks FBO Bmp-Leadership Funders Grp | Bmp's leadership funders group | $10,000 |
| Caaav Organizing Asian Communities | Strategic planning | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Welles
- Andrew Welles
- Brooke Jordan
- Cameron Jordan Miranda
- Christopher Welles
- Elizabeth Sak
- Hopie Jernagen Welles
- Hunter Welles
- Jeffrey F Welles
- Luke Jernagan
- Maggie Welles
- Maud Welles
- Nicole Jordan
- Peter Welles
- Taylor Jordan
Questions people ask
Does The Cricket Island Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cricket Island Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Cricket Island Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Welles (Director), Andrew Welles (Director), Brooke Jordan (Director) and Cameron Jordan Miranda (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Cricket Island Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.