Crabill Family Foundation
The Crabill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California, founded by Angela and Scott Crabill in 2018. It aims to help people live healthy, fulfilling lives and has focused much of its giving on its founders’ hometowns of Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California, while also supporting selected projects in other communities.
Crabill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Crabill Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in California. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,242,185
- +88.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +81.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,005
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $131,387,401
- +144.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (20 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (66% 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 Crabill Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Organizations must be tax-exempt. Springfield proposals use the online grant management system; proposals for other geographies are submitted by email. The 2024 filing lists letter form as the application material and states that the foundation does not intend to make grants directly to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Springfield solicitation ran from January 2 to February 13, and awards have been made. The 2027 cycle is tentatively planned for January 4 to February 12.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Springfield solicitation ran from January 2 to February 13, and awards have been made.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott And Angela Crabill
Mailing address: 135 Main Street Suite 850, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 890-2296
Website: https://crabillfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crabill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Branson School ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 110 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it has focused much of its giving on Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California, and also supports selected projects in other communities. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (66%), Ohio (25%), Montana (4%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Crabill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 31 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $124K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 $933K (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Branson School Ross, CA | World Ready Campaign | $1,100,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield Inc Springfield, OH | Clifton Avenue Affordable Housing Project | $150,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | The Management Science & Engineering General Gift Fund | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | General Support | $100,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Summer Term 2024 Class Gift | $100,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Business School Fund | $50,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | MBA Class of 1998 Legacy Fund | $50,000 |
| Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Springfield Historic Landmark Preservation Foundation Inc Springfield, OH | Historic Country Club Renovation | $50,000 |
| Project Woman of Springfield and Clark County Springfield, OH | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
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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 | $131,387,401 | $74,059,979 | $8,537,697 | $2,242,185 | 38 | $2,390,845 | $72,637,446 | $4,043,004 |
| 2023 | $53,676,013 | $8,243,848 | $5,996,562 | $1,188,000 | 21 | $1,317,603 | $11,083,394 | $2,114,823 |
| 2022 | $42,000,120 | $14,002,724 | $1,329,856 | $1,379,000 | 23 | $1,442,049 | $9,558,156 | $1,343,816 |
| 2021 | $33,654,112 | $2,340,227 | $1,238,617 | $932,500 | 18 | $982,059 | $1,930,997 | $1,494,887 |
| 2020 | $30,410,769 | $5,062,242 | $1,745,948 | $954,500 | 10 | — | $4,825,982 | $1,187,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crabill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.0M 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 stated aim is to help people live healthy, fulfilling lives by supporting access to healthcare, education, housing, and arts opportunities.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, The Branson School describes its mission as providing an academically exceptional education to students in grades 9–12. Rocking Horse Community Health Center says it creates a caring environment where services help adults and children improve their physical and emotional health. Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden describes its work as preserving a visionary art environment, while the Springfield Museum of Art says it collects, exhibits, and preserves art to inspire and educate. Tipping Point Community says it builds community to advance promising poverty-fighting solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $2,242,185. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable awards included $1,100,000 to The Branson School for its World Ready Campaign; $150,000 to Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield for the Clifton Avenue Affordable Housing Project; and $100,000 each to Stanford University, Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, and Cape Eleuthera Foundation.
The foundation says it accepts unsolicited proposals from tax-exempt organizations. Springfield, Ohio proposals are submitted through its online grant management system; proposals for other geographies are submitted by email. The 2024 filing states that requests may be made in letter form and lists no deadline. The foundation does not fund individuals or political campaigns and activities, and says it does not intend to make grants directly to individuals. Its website also says it generally does not consider individual scholarships, sponsorships, or emergency relief within its priority areas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Crabill as president/director and Angela Crabill as secretary/treasurer. The foundation identifies Angela and Scott Crabill as its founders. Its website also lists Kim Nedelman Fish as director of philanthropy, Ben McLaughlin as grant manager, and Nancy Crabill as an advisor.
Crabill Family Foundation is led by Scott Crabill, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Crabill
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Crabill
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Crabill Family Foundation
How much does Crabill Family Foundation give each year?
Crabill Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 21 grants.
What is Crabill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Crabill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $59,005, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crabill Family Foundation that year got $44K on average.
Where does Crabill Family Foundation give grants?
Crabill Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, OH (21 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Ross, CA (3 grants) and Stanford, CA (3 grants).
Does Crabill Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Crabill Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crabill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Crabill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Branson School ($1,150,000 across 2 grants), Stanford University ($200,000 across 3 grants) and Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crabill Family Foundation?
Crabill Family Foundation reported $131.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (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 Crabill Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to help people live healthy, fulfilling lives by supporting access to healthcare, education, housing, and arts opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crabill Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crabill Family Foundation's EIN?
Crabill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2152945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crabill Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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