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Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TOWSON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Kent G Croft. It holds total assets of $10.9M. Annual income is reported at $6.2M. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2011 to $10.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. has made 165 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $376K in 2020 to $989K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $79K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. reported 165 individual grants totaling $1.8 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $79,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $502,286 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MD, which received 100 of the 165 grants on record (61 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 14 states. Of its 66 distinct grantees, 64 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were College Of Southern Maryland Foundation ($250,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($172,498) and Ymca Of Central Maryland ($74,260).
Computed from 165 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 14 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$66K
Based on 45 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.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 165 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, TN, FL.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.8M across 165 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $79K.
Care for disadvantaged and homeless people. Educations of children at all levels of scholarship.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TOWSON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent G Croft | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G Russell Croft | VP, SECRETARY, Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane A Croft | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
165
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| College Of Southern Maryland FoundationPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | La Plata, MD | $70K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalPAYMENTS FOR RESEARCH | Memphis, TN | $51K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan BaltimorePAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| Meals On WheelsPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $35K | 2022 |
| John Hopkins Inst Applied EconomicsPAYMENTS FOR EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2022 |
| House Of Ruth MarylandPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $26K | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment MissionPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Doral, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Central MarylandPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Towson, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Tim Tebow FoundationPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Jacksonville, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| The Loyola SchoolPAYMENTS FOR EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Food For The HungryPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2022 |
| St Paul'S SchoolPAYMENTS FOR EDUCATION | Timonium, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Health Partners IncPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Nanjemoy, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Lions Camp MerrickPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Waldorf, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Southern Maryland Food BankPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Waldorf, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Special Olympics MarylandPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| St Ignatius Loyola AcademyPAYMENTS FOR EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation Association MdPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Houston, TX | $9K | 2022 |
| The Hole In The Wall GangPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | New Haven, CT | $8K | 2022 |
| Arbor Day FoundationPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $8K | 2022 |
| Maryland Food BankPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Assistance Center Of Towson ChurchesPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Towson, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| American Council Of TrustPAYMENTS FOR EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Florida FoundationPAYMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2022 |