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James and Melanie Crockard Foundation

Preselected recipients only Canonsburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 471002802

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation is a private foundation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $62,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $188,950 the year before.

11% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$188,95070$597,993
2024$160,00054$512,129

How to apply

James and Melanie Crockard 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James and Melanie Crockard Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania33$83,200
Indiana2$72,500
West Virginia2$2,600
District of Columbia6$600
Virginia3$300
Kansas2$200
Iowa1$100
Illinois1$100
Louisiana1$100
New Hampshire1$100

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 54 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tke Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Board chair 125th gift - 2 of 2 year pledge$62,500
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
Annual - tocqueville campaign$35,000
Tke Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Unrestricted annual gift$10,000
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$7,350
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$5,500
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$5,000
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
Contribution to the general fund$5,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$5,000
Best of the Batch Foundation
Munhall, PA
Bedding sets for the underserved$4,300
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$3,000
Wvu Foundation Inc
Morgantown, WV
Contribution to the school of law$2,500
Josh Gibson Foundation Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$2,500
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Frick Art & Historical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Laurel Highlands Council Bsa
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Pressley Ridge
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$1,000
Kidsvoice
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$500
Neighborhood Legal Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$500
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Light of Life Rescue Mission
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
City Mission
Washington, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
Hazelwood, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Trade Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Jubilee Soup Kitchen
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Corner Cupboard Food Bank Inc
Waynesburg, PA
Contribution to the general fund$250
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Des Moines, IA
Unrestricted annual suppport$100
Peta
Washington, DC
Contribution to the general fund$100
Humane Society of the United States
Washington, DC
Contribution to the general fund$100
ASPCA
Washington, DC
Contribution to the general fund$100
SPCA
Milford, NH
Contribution to the general fund$100
Beaver County Humane Society
Aliquippa, PA
Contribution to the general fund$100
Aaarf
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$100
Wqed
Pittsburgh, PA
Contribution to the general fund$100
Nature Conservancy
Merrifield, VA
Contribution to the general fund$100
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
Contribution to the general fund$100
National Wildlife Federation
Merrifield, VA
Contribution to the general fund$100
Shriners Hospital for Children
Ranson, WV
Contribution to the general fund$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation give?

$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $250.

Who runs James and Melanie Crockard Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James E Crockard III (Trustee) and Melanie A Crockard (Trustee).

What does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.

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