Crawford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crawford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,786 and the largest $392,830. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,786
- Largest grant$392,830
- Assets$446,834
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $660,365 | 5 | $139,114 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 17 | $446,834 |
How to apply
Crawford 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 Crawford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $890,099 |
| Indiana | 1 | $108,641 |
| Vermont | 1 | $23,114 |
| California | 1 | $11,573 |
| Montana | 1 | $11,558 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,511 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University School | General purpose | $392,830 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General purpose | $247,984 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General purpose | $213,744 |
| Notre Dame | General purpose | $108,641 |
| Middlebury | General purpose | $23,114 |
| Hathaway Brown | General purpose | $14,057 |
| UCSF | General purpose | $11,573 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | General purpose | $11,558 |
| Fieldstone Farms | General purpose | $5,786 |
| Health Network | General purpose | $5,779 |
| Building Hope in the City | General purpose | $5,683 |
| Family Legacy Missions International | General purpose | $3,511 |
| In Motion | General purpose | $1,736 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Adoption Network | General purpose | $500 |
| First Tee Cleveland | General purpose | $250 |
| Red Oak Camp | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Crawford
- Matthew Crawford
Questions people ask
Does Crawford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crawford Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,786.
Who runs Crawford Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Crawford (President/Secretary) and Matthew Crawford (Vice President/Treasurer).
What does Crawford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.