Crichton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Crichton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$380,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 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 | $300,000 | 19 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 19 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $380,000 | 23 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew D Crichton 6471 Ridley Jewell Road, Columbia, TN 38401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (931) 626-6393 |
| What to submit | There is no specific form for the application. The application must include information about the organization requesting the grant and a specific explanation of the purpose for which the grant is sought. |
What Crichton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 21 | $365,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| the Land Trust for Tennessee | General support | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of SC Tn | General support | $25,000 |
| Maury Regional Healthcare Fndn | General support | $20,000 |
| Miracle League of Columbia | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Chattanooga Prep | General support | $20,000 |
| East Lake Expression Engine | General support | $20,000 |
| Well Outreach Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Room In The Inn | General support | $20,000 |
| South Central Family Center Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| CHATT Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Presby Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope for the Inner City Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| James K Polk Memorial Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Every Valley Leadership Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Abes Garden | General support | $10,000 |
| Music Health Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Renewal House | General support | $10,000 |
| Wm Magee Ctr for Wellness Education Fndn | General support | $10,000 |
| Maury County Arts Guild | General support | $5,000 |
| CASA of Maury County | General support | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General support | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew D Crichton
- Eva James Crichton
- Andrew D Crichton Jr
- Charles W Crichton
Questions people ask
Does Crichton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Crichton Family Foundation give?
$380,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Crichton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew D Crichton (Director President), Eva James Crichton (Director Secretary), Andrew D Crichton Jr (Director) and Charles W Crichton (Director).
What does Crichton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.