Crabby Beach Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crabby Beach Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$7.2 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$56.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.1 million the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.1 million | 45 | $57.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 46 | $56.5 million |
How to apply
Crabby Beach 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 Crabby Beach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 26 | $4.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $780,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $675,000 |
| California | 3 | $600,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $330,000 |
| New York | 2 | $275,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | To support two endowed scholarships. | $500,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $375,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $350,000 |
| Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $325,000 |
| Carter Center | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $300,000 |
| Housing Resources Board | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $300,000 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $300,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $225,000 |
| Bainbridge Community Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Global Giving | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Wa | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Turkey earthquake relief, maui wildfire, third grant unrestricted. | $200,000 |
| Helpline of Bainbridge Island | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $175,000 |
| Montessori Country School | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $175,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | For uncompensated care. | $175,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| Room to Read | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| Bainbridge Public Library | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Child Aid | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Northwest Housing Alternatives | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| NPR Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Save the Children | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Great Peninsula Conservancy | To fulfill oranization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Olympic College Foundation | Oc promise scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Acumen Fund | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| CDC Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Hyla Middle School | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Water 1st International | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| National Park Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Housing | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Browne
- Jeanne Becker
- David Browne
- Emily Browne
- Laura Winters
- Travis Winters
Questions people ask
Does Crabby Beach Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crabby Beach Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Crabby Beach Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline Browne (President), Jeanne Becker (Treasurer), David Browne (Director) and Emily Browne (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Crabby Beach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.