Anthony Crabb and Barbara
Anthony Crabb and Barbara is a private foundation based in Healdsburg, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $436,250, with recipients in California, Washington, DC, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington state.
Anthony Crabb and Barbara at a glance
In short: Anthony Crabb and Barbara gave $436K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $436,250
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,450
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $4,565,235
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anthony Crabb and Barbara
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1083 Vine Street Box 249, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anthony Crabb and Barbara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healthcare Foundation Northern Sono ($100K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 141 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Healdsburg, California. In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 28% to recipients in Washington, DC, 6% to recipients in Tennessee, 3% to recipients in Texas, and 3% to recipients in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anthony Crabb and Barbara open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $371K (2020) to $468K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Foundation Northern Sono Healdsburg, CA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| CTE Foundation Sonoma County Fund Santa Rosa, CA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Voices for Progress Washington, DC | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientist Berkeley, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Forward TN Nashville, TN | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Voto Latino Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Everybody Votes Washington, DC | Eneral Operations | $25,000 |
| Los Cien Santa Rosa, CA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| The 19TH News Austin, TX | General Operations | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Anthony Crabb and Barbara?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,565,235 | $472,961 | $487,615 | $436,250 | 25 | $436,250 | $435,596 | $525,936 |
| 2024 | $4,575,264 | $748,401 | $479,405 | $437,907 | 29 | $437,907 | $713,611 | $470,188 |
| 2023 | $4,320,545 | $284,174 | $498,977 | $461,750 | 31 | $461,750 | $253,420 | $436,352 |
| 2022 | $4,506,060 | $187,734 | $503,745 | $468,030 | 34 | $468,030 | $155,469 | $461,327 |
| 2021 | $4,826,791 | $328,957 | $458,162 | $421,500 | 22 | $421,500 | $295,705 | $468,331 |
| 2020 | $4,943,249 | $188,561 | $400,781 | $370,500 | 20 | — | $188,561 | $429,486 |
| 2019 | $5,183,503 | $1,281,968 | $407,345 | $385,500 | 27 | — | $1,281,968 | $369,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anthony Crabb and Barbara reported a distributable amount of $526K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans civic engagement, journalism, climate and energy policy, food access, public-sector leadership, and local workforce education.
For example, Voto Latino says it works to educate and empower Latino voters, while The Voter Participation Center says it seeks to increase civic engagement among underrepresented communities. The 19th News describes its work as producing journalism serving women and LGBTQ+ people. Farm to Pantry says it works to provide fresh, healthy, and affordable food, and The Climate Center describes itself as a California climate and energy policy nonprofit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $436,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest awards included $100,000 to Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma, $50,000 to CTE Foundation Sonoma County Fund, and $45,000 to Voices for Progress. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to the Union of Concerned Scientists, The Voter Participation Center, Forward TN, Voto Latino, and Everybody Votes.
Additional 2025 grants included $20,000 to Los Cien, $15,000 to The 19th News, $14,000 to Panorama Global, $10,000 to On the Move, $5,500 to Farm to Pantry, and $5,000 to The Climate Center. The listed purposes for the largest grants are generally “general operations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Grasseschi as President & CEO and Anthony Crabb as Vice President.
Anthony Crabb and Barbara is led by Barbara Grasseschi, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Grasseschi
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anthony Crabb
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anthony Crabb and Barbara
How much does Anthony Crabb and Barbara give each year?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara gave $436K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $438K across 29 grants.
What is Anthony Crabb and Barbara's typical grant size?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $17,450, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anthony Crabb and Barbara that year got $4K on average.
Where does Anthony Crabb and Barbara give grants?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Healdsburg, CA (9 grants), Santa Rosa, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Anthony Crabb and Barbara give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Anthony Crabb and Barbara's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anthony Crabb and Barbara's largest grantees?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara's largest 2025 grantees include Healthcare Foundation Northern Sono ($100,000), CTE Foundation Sonoma County Fund ($50,000) and Voices for Progress ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anthony Crabb and Barbara?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $526K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anthony Crabb and Barbara fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans civic engagement, journalism, climate and energy policy, food access, public-sector leadership, and local workforce education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anthony Crabb and Barbara?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anthony Crabb and Barbara's EIN?
Anthony Crabb and Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0517537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Anthony Crabb and Barbara accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Anthony Crabb and Barbara's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Sonoma County Community Foundation
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Community Foundation funds nonprofits serving Sonoma County in areas including health and human services, arts and culture, education, the environment, basic needs, and disaster resilience. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,200 to $1,877,650, with a median of about $20,000. It accepts applications for competitive grants from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; some programs are invitation-only.
Assets
$231.0M
Grants
304
Total Given
$19.9M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Los Altos, CA
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation funds charitable organizations working on just societies, healthy families and communities, and a healthy natural world, including climate solutions, ocean conservation, and science. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, and half of grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts unsolicited requests, but less than 1% of its grants come from them.
Assets
$8.5B
Grants
1,029
Total Given
$350.0M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Anthony Crabb and Barbara funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/anthony-crabb-and-barbara-morg_93d3e5b9cd42479898a9c47858de0c87
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_770517537_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Anthony Crabb and Barbara funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/anthony-crabb-and-barbara-morg_93d3e5b9cd42479898a9c47858de0c87},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Anthony Crabb and Barbara's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Anthony Crabb and Barbara down — hundreds of funders to go?