Cruse of Oil
Preselected recipients only
Cruse of Oil is a private foundation in Union, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$752,654
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,300 the year before.
9% 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 | $75,300 | 13 | $867,670 |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 11 | $752,654 |
How to apply
Cruse of Oil 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 Cruse of Oil funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $172,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocise of Olympia | General operating | $100,000 |
| Crazy Love Ministries | To provide support to exempt organization | $29,000 |
| Love Inc of Mason County | General operating | $15,000 |
| Rock of Ages Japanese Ministries | General operating | $6,500 |
| Bread of Life Mission | General operating | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operating | $5,000 |
| Urban Impact | General operating | $5,000 |
| Visions Made Viable | General operating | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Navigators | General operating | $2,000 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jubilee Whitman
- Philip J Werdal
- Kris Werdal
Questions people ask
Does Cruse of Oil accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cruse of Oil give?
$175,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cruse of Oil?
Its 2024 filing lists Jubilee Whitman (Secretary/Treasurer and Director), Philip J Werdal (President and Director) and Kris Werdal (Vice President and Director).
What does Cruse of Oil fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.