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Cricket Island Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Elizabeth Sak. It holds total assets of $44.5M. Annual income is reported at $23.8M. Total assets have grown from $35.8M in 2011 to $44.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 20 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Illinois and Louisiana. According to available records, Cricket Island Foundation has made 435 grants totaling $8.1M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $1.5M and $3.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.4M distributed across 158 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $85K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Louisiana, Illinois, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 80 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.
Cricket Island Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 435 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, LA, IL.
Cricket Island Foundation has distributed a total of $8.1M across 435 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $85K.
Cricket Island Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cricket Island Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sak | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $237K | $47K | $285K |
| Maggie Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Luke Jernagan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hunter Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Georgia Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brooke Jordan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexandra Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Wells | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Taylor Jordan | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cameron Jordan Miranda | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicole Jordan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maud Welles | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hopie Jernagen Welles | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey F Welles | PRESIDENT EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia Jordan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tim Welles | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$44.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$44.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
435
Total Giving
$8.1M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities UnitedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Grow Dat Youth FarmGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $85K | 2023 |
| RethinkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $65K | 2023 |
| Youth Ministries For Peace And JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Families & Friends Of Louisiana'S Incarcerated ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $55K | 2023 |
| Bend The Arc Fbo FcyoFUNDERS' COLLABORATIVE ON YOUTH ORGANIZING | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc Fbo Youth Engagement FundYOUTH ENGAGEMENT FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Students For A Dream2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Bridgeport, CT | $45K | 2023 |
| Desis Rising Up & Moving (Drum)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Jackson Heights, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| New York State Youth Leadership Council2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| A Better Way Foundation Fbo Ct Black & Brown Student Union2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | New Haven, CT | $45K | 2023 |
| Poder In Action Inc2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Phoenix, AZ | $45K | 2023 |
| Asian American Resource Workshop Inc2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Boston, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network Fbo Aypal2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Oakland, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Mekong Center (Formerly Asian American Federation Fbo Mekong Center)2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Bronx, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Nollie Jenkins Family Center Inc2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Durant, MS | $45K | 2023 |
| Gente Organizada2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Pomona, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Youth Rise Texas Inc2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | Austin, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| National Performance Network Fbo Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Collec2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS | New Orleans, LA | $45K | 2023 |
| Chinese Progressive Association Fbo San Francisco Rising2023-24 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GRANTS - SF RISING | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Youth United For ChangeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $38K | 2023 |
| Northwest Bronx Comm And Clergy CoalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $38K | 2023 |
| Rockaway Youth Community PowerGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Far Rockaway, NY | $34K | 2023 |
| Caaav Organizing Asian CommunitiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Lanl FoundationNM PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY | Espaola, NM | $30K | 2023 |
| Future Focused EducationYOUTH CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | Albuquerque, NM | $30K | 2023 |
| Puentes New OrleansGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Crossroads FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| North Star FundYOUTH ORGANIZING SUMMIT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Public Health Institute Of Chicago Fbo Illinois Safe Schools AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Freedom SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Southside Together Organizing For Power (Stop)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Hana Center (Formerly Krcckorean American Resource And Cultural Ctr)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice OrgGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Tsne Missionworks Fbo Bmp-Leadership Funders GrpBMP'S LEADERSHIP FUNDERS GROUP | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |