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The Craven Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 742903652

The Craven Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,999 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $18,974 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,024 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$19,7002$473,234
2024$2,0241$501,394
2025$40,9993$592,818

How to apply

The Craven Family 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 The Craven Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$20,999
Tennessee1$20,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Trail Conservancy
Austin, TN
Fund organization's exempt purpose$20,000
Austin Community Foundation
Austin, TX
Fund organization's exempt purpose$18,974
Family Eldercare
Austin, TX
Fund organization's exempt purpose$2,025

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Craven Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Craven Family Foundation give?

$40,999 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $18,974.

Who runs The Craven Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Donald Allen Craven Jr (President/Treasurer), Donald Allen Craven Sr (Vice President) and Tiffany Aldrich Craven (Secretary).

What does The Craven Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and community development.

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