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E L Craig Foundation is a private corporation based in JOPLIN, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. The principal officer is David Jones. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have decreased from $9.9M in 2010 to $6.9M in 2024. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Virginia, District of Columbia, Michigan. According to available records, E L Craig Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $6.9M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2020 to $525K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2.5M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M, with an average award of $209K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, Michigan, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$200K
Average Grant
$255K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 10 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.
E L Craig Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, MI.
E L Craig Foundation has distributed a total of $6.9M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $209K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M.
E L Craig Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
E L Craig Foundation is headquartered in JOPLIN, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$6.9M
Average Grant
$209K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute For JusticeGeneral Administration | Arlington, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| Independent InstituteDavid J Theroux Chair | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteGeneral Administration | Wilmington, DE | $25K | 2023 |
| Donors TrustWorker Freedom Fund | Alexandria, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Acton InstituteLord Acton Circle Sponsorship | Grand Rapids, MI | $410K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteGeneral Administration | Washington, DC | $400K | 2022 |
| Institute For Humane StudiesGeneral Administration | Arlington, VA | $400K | 2022 |
| The Reason FoundationGeneral Administration | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Becket FundGeneral Administration | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| National Park ServiceGeneral Administration | Washington, DC | N/A | 2022 |
| The Federalist SocietyGeneral Administration | Washington, DC | $250K | 2021 |
| Missouri Southern FoundationJoplin HOPE Center Project | Joplin, MO | $25K | 2021 |
| Bill Of Rights InstituteGeneral Administration | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableGeneral Administration | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| The Becket FundGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $100K | 2020 |
| Reason FoundationGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Manhattan InstituteGeneral Fund | New York, NY | $50K | 2020 |
| George Mason Univ Of Law & Econ CenterGENERAL FUND | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2020 |
| Alliance For Charitable ReformGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |