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Willman-Crowley Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 316629933

Willman-Crowley Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,450 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,750. 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 up from $94,250 the year before.

54% of its 2024 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$94,25024$1.9 million
2024$101,45028$2.1 million

How to apply

Willman-Crowley 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 Willman-Crowley Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington14$49,700
New York9$39,250
District of Columbia2$8,000
Virginia1$2,500
Maryland1$1,000
Pennsylvania1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 28 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Church United Methodist
New York, NY
To support general operations and missions$20,750
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Seattle, WA
General support for non-profit theatre$20,000
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
To support institution of higher learning$9,950
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
To support human relief organization$6,500
Broadway Inspirational Voices
New York, NY
To support concerts and outreach programs$6,000
Pipeline Theatre Company
New York, NY
To support non-profit theatre productions$3,000
Salvation Army
Seattle, WA
To support health and human services organization$2,500
Childrens Aid Society
New York, NY
Support for social services to children$2,500
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Seattle, WA
Support for non-profit theatre company$2,500
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Seattle, WA
Support for general operation of non-profit arts organization$2,500
Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
To support nature preservation$2,500
Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
To support college education program for incarcerated women$2,500
YouthCare
Seattle, WA
Support for human services organization$2,000
MasterVoices
New York, NY
To support non-profit arts organization$2,000
Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS
New York, NY
To support health and human services organization$2,000
Wesley Community Foundation
Des Moines, WA
Support for non-profit eldercare community$1,500
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
To support human service organization$1,500
Queen Anne Helpline
Seattle, WA
To support human services organization$1,250
St Marks Cathedral
Seattle, WA
To support general operations and missions$1,000
American Jewish Committee
Philadelphia, PA
To support general operatons$1,000
FareStart
Seattle, WA
Support for food security and job training programs$1,000
Classical KING
Seattle, WA
Support for general operations of community supported radio station$1,000
Epilepsy Foundation
Bowie, MD
Support for medical research$1,000
Entertainment Community Fund
New York, NY
Support for social service agency$1,000
Amas Musical Theatre
New York, NY
To support non-profit theatre$1,000
Nido de Esperanza
New York, NY
To support organization providing services to vulnerable babies and their families$1,000
Sound Generations
Seattle, WA
To provide support for meals for senior citizens$1,000
Seattle Childrens Theatre
Seattle, WA
Support for non-profit theatre$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Willman-Crowley Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Willman-Crowley Foundation give?

$101,450 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Willman-Crowley Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth W Willman (1) and Rosemary C Willman (1).

What does Willman-Crowley Foundation fund?

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

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