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Crain Foundation is a private corporation based in LONGVIEW, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Ann Lacy Crain. It holds total assets of $32.2M. Annual income is reported at $9.3M. Total assets have grown from $26.4M in 2011 to $32.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Crain Foundation has made 587 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4M distributed across 298 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $386K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 203 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New Jersey, Tennessee, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$381K
Based on 150 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Crain Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 587 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NJ, TN.
Crain Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 587 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $386K.
The application deadline is APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. Grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations qualifying as sec. 501(c)(3) organizations or similar exemption.
Crain Foundation is headquartered in LONGVIEW, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Lacy Crain Ii | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| B Walter Crain Iii | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rogers L Crain | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim Deborah | VP & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon Owens | Controller | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darren Groce | VP & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
587
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
203
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Longview, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Longview Museum Of Fine ArtsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Longview, TX | $210K | 2023 |
| Lawrenceville School TheFOR PRIVATE EDUCATION | Lawrenceville, NJ | $126K | 2023 |
| St Lukes United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Trinity School Of Texas TheFOR THE SPRING GALA | Longview, TX | $92K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundatiGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $70K | 2023 |
| Christian Community Service CenterTO SERVE THE POOR, HUNGRY, DISABLED, AND OTHERWISE NEEDY. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Rhodes CollegeFOR THE CRAIN FAMILY COUNSELING SUPPORT FUND | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Austin Trinity SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Washington Lee UniversityFOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Lexington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Smu Cox School Of BusinessGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationSPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER CAMP | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Longview World Of WondersGENERAL - FOR YOUTH EDUCATION | Longview, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| St John'S SchoolFOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $36K | 2023 |
| St John Divine Episcopal ChurchFOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Neuhaus Education CenterPROMOTING YOUTH READING SUCCESS | Bellaire, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Of LongviewGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Longview, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityPRIVATE UNIVERSITY | Dallas, TX | $26K | 2023 |
| East Texas Food BankCOMMUNITY FOOD SUPPLY | Tyler, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Panola College FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Carthage, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Martin House Cac TheFOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | Longiew, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S Hospital HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Camps At GilmontYOUTH CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP | Gilmer, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Longview Symphony LeaguePROMOTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC | Longview, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Tirr FoundationFOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Colgate UniversityFUNDING OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | Hamilton, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Sewanee The University Of The SouthGENERAL SUPPORT | Sewanee, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Episcopal High SchoolPRIVATE RELIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Buckner InternationalGLOBAL MINISTRY IMPROVING LIVES | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| RemindGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Nat SciencesANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Gregg Co Historical FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Longview, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Christus Good Shepherd FoundationFOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC | Longview, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Hallsville Area United FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Hallsville, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone ForeverGENERAL SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineMEDICAL RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Md AndersonFOR CANCER RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Longview Community MinistriesRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Longview, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Northeast Texas Habitat For HumanitGENERAL SUPPORT | Longview, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Shakespeare FestivalFOR HISTORICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION | Kilgore, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Tyler, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Kenyon CollegePRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE | Gambier, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Longview Isd FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Longview, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Heartisans MarketplaceGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Longview, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Arts LongviewGENERAL SUPPORT | Longview, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Asbury HouseCHILD ENRICHMENT | Longview, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| East Texas Alzheimer'S AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Longview, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Zoo IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Chinquapin SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Highlands, TX | $5K | 2023 |