Crofton Cares Inc
Preselected recipients only
Crofton Cares Inc is a private foundation in Mayfield HTS, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $796,036 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,568 and the largest $515,441. 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$796,036
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,568
- Largest grant$515,441
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $839,516 the year before.
50% 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 | $651,895 | 17 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $839,516 | 15 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $796,036 | 20 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Crofton Cares 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 Crofton Cares Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $579,410 |
| Ohio | 13 | $178,697 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,929 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tampa | Scholarships, southard institute for sales excellence endowment | $515,441 |
| The Florida Holocaust Museum | Ignite the future: teaching trunks of hope project | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Campaign for jewish needs | $33,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Public Schools | General | $30,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General | $25,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $25,000 |
| University Hospitals | General | $17,000 |
| Resource Cleveland the Refugee Response | General | $14,250 |
| New York University | Scholarship | $12,929 |
| University of Akron | Scholarship | $11,137 |
| Congregation of Mishkan or | General | $10,000 |
| Beachwood Board of Education | Hope heroes sponshorship | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | General | $10,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc | Sponsor | $10,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Scholarship fund | $6,750 |
| Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Community Center | Scholarship fund | $4,560 |
| The Florida Chi Alumni Association of Sae | General | $2,969 |
| North Union Farmers Market | General | $2,000 |
| Polk County Fraternal Order of Police | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Southard
- Amy Southard
- Ashley Southard London
Questions people ask
Does Crofton Cares Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crofton Cares Inc give?
$796,036 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,568.
Who runs Crofton Cares Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Southard (Pres, Sec, Treas, Dir), Amy Southard (Director) and Ashley Southard London (Director).
What does Crofton Cares Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.