Crabby Beach Foundation
Crabby Beach Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in 2024, it reported 46 grants totaling $7,195,000.
Crabby Beach Foundation at a glance
In short: Crabby Beach Foundation gave $7.2M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $156K), mostly in Washington. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,195,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,413
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $56,476,179
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (61% 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 Crabby Beach Foundation
- 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: PO Box 280, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: (503) 266-1243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crabby Beach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 102 grants of 217 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Washington-based recipients received 61% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (11%), Georgia (9%), California (8%), and Oregon (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Crabby Beach Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 46 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $159K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $125K repeat.
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4.6M (2020) to $7.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | To Support Two Endowed Scholarships. | $500,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Seattle, WA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $375,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $350,000 |
| Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network Bainbridge Island, WA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $325,000 |
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl Americus, GA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $300,000 |
| Housing Resources Board Bainbridge Island, WA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $300,000 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $300,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust Friday Harbor, WA | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $225,000 |
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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 | $56,476,179 | $3,030,351 | $7,478,410 | $7,195,000 | 46 | $7,211,656 | $2,763,597 | $2,957,781 |
| 2023 | $57,556,611 | $2,938,320 | $7,413,135 | $7,122,010 | 45 | $7,133,335 | $2,658,520 | $2,907,380 |
| 2022 | $56,921,729 | $2,411,916 | $6,220,597 | $5,785,000 | 44 | $5,796,225 | $2,125,450 | $3,189,595 |
| 2021 | $74,651,084 | $6,920,332 | $5,001,917 | $4,680,000 | 41 | $4,689,067 | $6,641,296 | $3,625,463 |
| 2020 | $70,931,292 | $6,175,020 | $4,884,087 | $4,561,065 | 41 | — | $3,198,756 | $3,161,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crabby Beach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, cancer research, hunger relief, humanitarian response, education, and land conservation. For example, the University of Washington Foundation says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center describes its work as research aimed at a world free of cancer and related diseases; and Bainbridge Island Land Trust describes its mission as land preservation and conservation education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $7,195,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $500,000, with a median of $125,000. The largest grant was $500,000 to the University of Washington Foundation to support two endowed scholarships. Other notable grants included $375,000 to Northwest Harvest, $350,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and $325,000 to Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network. The foundation also awarded $300,000 each to the Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity International, Housing Resources Board, Nepal Youth Foundation, and San Juan Preservation Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caroline Browne as president; Jeanne Becker as treasurer; and David Browne, Emily Browne, Laura Winters, and Travis Winters as directors.
Crabby Beach Foundation is led by Caroline Browne, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Browne
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Browne
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Browne
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Winters
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Winters
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Becker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Jeanne Becker (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Crabby Beach Foundation
How much does Crabby Beach Foundation give each year?
Crabby Beach Foundation gave $7.2M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.1M across 45 grants.
What is Crabby Beach Foundation's typical grant size?
Crabby Beach Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $156,413, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crabby Beach Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Crabby Beach Foundation give grants?
Crabby Beach Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bainbridge Island, WA (12 grants), Seattle, WA (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Who are Crabby Beach Foundation's largest grantees?
Crabby Beach Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington Foundation ($500,000), Northwest Harvest ($375,000) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crabby Beach Foundation?
Crabby Beach Foundation reported $56.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crabby Beach Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, cancer research, hunger relief, humanitarian response, education, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crabby Beach Foundation?
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 Crabby Beach Foundation's EIN?
Crabby Beach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0179374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crabby Beach Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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