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Crystal Spring Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Filament LLC. It holds total assets of $24.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 Washington, Utah and Arizona. According to available records, Crystal Spring Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $15.2M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $2.6M and $5.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.7M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.6M, with an average award of $181K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, Utah, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Crystal Spring Foundation reported 84 individual grants totaling $15 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $100,000. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $150,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.6 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $3.9 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in WA (29 of 84), followed by UT (13) and CA (6). In total the foundation's grantees span 13 states. Of its 39 distinct grantees, 62 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Shelterbox Usa ($2.1 million), Freedom Missionary Church ($1.5 million) and The Other Side Village ($1.0 million).
Computed from 84 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 13 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$110K
Average Grant
$252K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 16 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.
Crystal Spring Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, UT.
Crystal Spring Foundation has distributed a total of $15.2M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $181K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.6M.
Crystal Spring Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Crystal Spring Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Murray | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/TREASU | $25K | $42K | $67K |
| Joyce B Murray | DIRECTOR, VP/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$15.2M
Average Grant
$181K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army2023 GRANT | Seattle, WA | $267K | 2023 |
| Forever Young Foundation2023 GRANT | Mesa, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| The Other Side Village2023 GRANT | Salt Lake City, UT | $1M | 2023 |
| Engage Now Africa2023 GRANT | Foxborough, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Shelterbox2023 GRANT | Santa Barbara, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Lds Fast Offering Fund2023 GRANT | Salt Lake City, UT | $150K | 2023 |
| Freedom Missionary Church2023 GRANT | Seattle, WA | $120K | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Children With Aids2023 GRANT | Harrisburg, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bridge Of Promise2023 GRANT | Carnation, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Klamath Basin Senior Citizen'S Center2023 GRANT | Klamath Falls, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Henry'S Fork Foundation2023 GRANT | Ashton, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center2022 GRANT | Seattle, WA | $120K | 2022 |
| Unicef2022 GRANT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services2022 GRANT | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee2022 GRANT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Save The Children2022 GRANT | Fairfield, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust2022 GRANT | Laguna Hills, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Raven Rock Ranch2022 GRANT | Redmond, WA | $25K | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation2022 GRANT | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Empact Northwest2022 GRANT | Kingston, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Shelterbox Usa2021 GRANT | Santa Barbara, CA | $1.6M | 2021 |