Crow Farm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crow Farm Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,000 the year before.
72% 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 | $184,000 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Crow Farm 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 Crow Farm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 17 | $85,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Community College Foundation | To support the opening doors scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Food for Lane County | To provide food assistance for needy families in lane county, oregon | $10,000 |
| KLCC - National Public Radio | To provide funds for local news and culture | $10,000 |
| Eugene Education Fund | To support literacy and arts programs in the eugene public schools | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corps | For life-saving humanitarian aid in conflict zones | $5,000 |
| U of O Bach Festival | To support the oregon bach festival | $5,000 |
| U of O Chamber Music | To support the university of oregon school of music and dance | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | For first place housing, veterans housing & the hub | $4,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute | For music education for young people | $3,000 |
| Kwax Radio | To support public radio | $3,000 |
| Maude Kerns Art Center | To support accessibility upgrades | $2,000 |
| McKenzie River Trust | For the protection of land and rivers in western oregon | $2,000 |
| Casa of Lane County | To support volunteer court-appointed special advocates | $1,000 |
| Eugene Mission | To support people getting back on their feet | $1,000 |
| Hope & Safety Alliance | To support survivors of domestic abuse | $1,000 |
| Kids First | To support victims of criminal child abuse | $1,000 |
| Sheltercare | For housing & behavioral health services | $1,000 |
| Square One Village | To support creating self-managed communities of affordable housing | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Manz Smith
Questions people ask
Does Crow Farm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crow Farm Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Crow Farm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Manz Smith (Trustee).
What does Crow Farm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.