Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Crown Family Philanthropies says it was developed in 2009 to represent an array of family grantmaking practices, continuing more than 60 years of giving under the Arie and Ida Crown Memorial name.
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial at a glance
In short: Arie and Ida Crown Memorial gave $115.2M across 897 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), mostly in Illinois. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,224,085
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 897
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,455
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $1,447,571,908
- +35.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (112 of 635, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
Crown Family Philanthropies has an invitation-only application process and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing directs applicants to apply online and refers them to the organization’s website for application materials and award restrictions; the website also directs current grantees with application or reporting questions to its grants team.
- Contact
Application contact: Visit Httpswwwcrownfamilyphilanthro
Mailing address: 222 N Lasalle St Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 236-6300
Website: HTTPS://WWW.CROWNFAMILYPHILANTHROPIES.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arie and Ida Crown Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Community Foundation ($6.3M across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $28.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,979 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,515 grants of 3,979 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Crown Family Philanthropies says its work spans communities across the country and around the world, with a deep focus on Chicago. Its website identifies Israel and sub-Saharan Africa as primary locations for its international giving.
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to New York, 6% each to the District of Columbia and California, and 4% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 897 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arie and Ida Crown Memorial open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 112 of 635 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $203K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $85K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89.6M (2023) to $122.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 897 grants totaling $115.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Capital | $3,000,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General OPERATING;PROGRAM | $2,050,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Capital | $2,000,000 |
| Scholarship America St Peter, MN | Program | $1,950,000 |
| Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School Skokie, IL | Program | $1,500,000 |
| Scholarship America St Peter, MN | Program | $1,500,000 |
| Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation (DBA Jim Joseph Foundation) San Francisco, CA | Program | $1,375,000 |
| Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation Chicago, IL | Program | $1,300,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,158,809 |
| Moishe House (DBA Mem Global) Charlotte, NC | General OPERATING;PROGRAM | $1,100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,447,571,908 | $496,729,479 | $119,121,992 | $115,224,085 | 897 | $115,692,121 | $193,891,039 | $131,378,553 |
| 2023 | $1,066,800,812 | $155,180,049 | $91,783,461 | $89,578,087 | 778 | $90,203,955 | $48,162,753 | $102,622,446 |
| 2022 | $1,004,701,310 | $145,018,963 | $108,817,842 | $107,131,600 | 812 | $107,498,271 | $18,099,736 | $93,727,885 |
| 2021 | $967,083,637 | $228,837,371 | $125,290,733 | $122,598,304 | 764 | $122,929,740 | $88,110,600 | $100,704,609 |
| 2020 | $852,063,993 | $134,733,179 | $107,971,964 | $106,479,002 | 728 | — | $38,784,391 | $80,759,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arie and Ida Crown Memorial reported a distributable amount of $131.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Crown Family Philanthropies’ mission is to work with communities, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to catalyze and advance just and lasting social impact. Its website describes an approach centered on trust, respect, humility, equity, and deep partnership.
The funder’s stated focus areas include equitable education, Great Lakes climate resilience, community-based health solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, gun violence prevention in Chicago, homelessness prevention and domestic-violence-sector capacity in Chicago, and Jewish community and Israel. Its Jewish Community work includes experiences, education, and sector building; its Israel strategy focuses on expanding access to high-tech opportunities for underrepresented populations.
The 2024 grants also show support for a range of organizations. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation describes its mission as providing eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational journey. Children First Fund says it promotes the growth and success of Chicago Public Schools through philanthropy and partnerships. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago describes work providing resources for food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on scholarships, Jewish education, disability inclusion, and regenerative agriculture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 897 grants totaling $115,224,085. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000,000, with a median grant of $55,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,000,000 and $2,000,000 to Chicago Community Foundation for capital; $2,050,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation for general operating and program support; $1,950,000 and $1,500,000 to Scholarship America for program support; and $1,500,000 to Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School for program support. Other large grants included $1,300,000 to Children First Fund, $1,158,809 to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, and $1,000,000 to Bottom Line, each for the purposes listed in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Manilow as chair and director; Danielle Goodman as vice chair and director; Daniel Goodman, William Crown, Keating Crown, Matthew Tapper, and Arie Crown as directors; Craig Martin and Cindy Moelis as independent directors; and Arie Crown as treasurer.
Crown Family Philanthropies’ website lists Evan Hochberg as president. It also identifies program leadership across its areas, including Christina Herzog for Education, Ryan Strode for Environment, Chris Patterson for Gun Violence Prevention, Jennifer Miller Rehfeldt for Health & Human Services, and Wendy Platt Newberger for Jewish Community & Israel.
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial is led by Barbara Goodman Manilow, Chair & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Goodman Manilow
Chair & Director
Director & Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Moelis
Independent Director
Director → Independent, 2022
Independent → Independent Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Martin
Independent Director
Director → Independent, 2022
Independent → Independent Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Goodman
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Goodman
Vice Chair & Director
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keating Crown
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Crown
Director
Director & Chair → Member, 2023
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Tapper
Director
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arie Crown
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nancy C. Crown (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jim Crown (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: James S. Crown (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
How much does Arie and Ida Crown Memorial give each year?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial gave $115.2M across 897 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89.6M across 778 grants.
What is Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's typical grant size?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $128,455, across 897 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arie and Ida Crown Memorial that year got $79K on average.
Where does Arie and Ida Crown Memorial give grants?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial gives mostly in Illinois: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (415 grants), New York, NY (112 grants), Washington, DC (58 grants) and Denver, CO (18 grants).
Does Arie and Ida Crown Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (518 of 897) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program" (367 grants) and "Capital" (11 grants).
Who are Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's largest grantees?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Community Foundation ($6,250,000 across 7 grants), Scholarship America ($3,550,000 across 3 grants) and Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation ($3,264,695 across 13 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arie and Ida Crown Memorial?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial reported $1.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131.4M (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 Arie and Ida Crown Memorial fund?
Crown Family Philanthropies’ mission is to work with communities, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to catalyze and advance just and lasting social impact. Its website describes an approach centered on trust, respect, humility, equity, and deep partnership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arie and Ida Crown Memorial?
Crown Family Philanthropies has an invitation-only application process and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's EIN?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6076088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arie and Ida Crown Memorial 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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