Crain Foundation

How to apply, from its 2024 IRS return

How to ask

Explanation of requesting organization, proposed amount and use, proof of their IRS exempt status (letter ruling) or that they are a non-profit organization and are exempt from paying income tax.

Deadlines

Applications are accepted at any time

Limits on who can apply

Grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations qualifying as Sec. 501(c)(3) organizations or similar exemption.

Grants paid in 2024

$2.7 million, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.