CRADLES TO CRAYONS PROVIDES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 12, LIVING IN HOMELESS OR LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS, WITH THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AT HOME, AT SCHOOL AND AT PLAY. WE SUPPLY THESE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.1M
-6.8% YoY
Revenue
$48.9M
+15.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
+47.3% YoY
Expenses
$50.5M
+16.1% YoY
About Cradles to Crayons Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cradles to Crayons Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEWTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Cradles to Crayons Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,139,298 | $35,545,272 | $36,344,012 |
| Revenue | $48,850,142 | $42,468,359 | $40,059,134 |
| Expenses | $50,463,522 | $43,459,896 | $38,652,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,148,158 | $779,223 | $-70,771 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cradles to Crayons Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN MARGHERIO | CEO (UNTIL 2/2025) | 40 | $325,352 |
| DEAN ATHANASIA | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAY BHATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DARREN BURTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TODD COOK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE DAUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GERARD DU TOIT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE EWALD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF ALPAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUNE YANG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA YORK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE MORIN | CEO (AS OF 2/2025) | 40 | — |
| KAREN GALLAHUE | CFO | 40 | $227,908 |
| KAREN GRANT | VP OF GIVING FACTORY DIRECT, SECRETARY (UNTIL 10/ | 40 | $219,811 |
| JESSIE JACKSON | VP OF HR, SECRETARY (AS OF 10/2024) | 40 | $135,341 |
| CONNIE OLSON | VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $231,773 |
| DAWN MELCHIORRE | ED OF CHICAGO | 40 | $197,960 |
| CATHERINE MCCLUSKEY | SR. DIR. OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $180,534 |
| MICHAL SMITH | ED OF PHILADELPHIA | 40 | $195,747 |
| ARNAB CHAUDHURI | DIGITAL PRODUCT DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,321 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cradles to Crayons Inc?
Cradles to Crayons Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEWTON, MA. It holds $33.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Cradles to Crayons Inc?
As of 2025, Cradles to Crayons Inc holds $33.1M in total assets with $48.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Cradles to Crayons Inc operate?
Cradles to Crayons Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts.
What is Cradles to Crayons Inc's EIN?
Cradles to Crayons Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3584367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cradles to Crayons Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$68.8M
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.7M
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$48.8M
Grants
331
Total Given
$22.8M
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
ROCKLAND, MA
Assets
$51.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.6M
Amelia Peabody Foundation
TOPSFIELD, MA
Assets
$165.5M
Grants
152
Total Given
$8.7M
The Fitzgerald Family Foundation
WILMINGTON, DE
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
27
Total Given
$308K
Robert U & Roberta Goldman Family
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$2.4M
Grants
12
Total Given
$225K
Wagner Foundation
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Assets
$161.1M
Grants
132
Total Given
$12.5M
Ac Ratshesky Foundation
NEEDHAM, MA
Assets
$8.8M
Grants
23
Total Given
$321K
Rockland Trust - Blue Hills Charitable
ROCKLAND, MA
Assets
—
Grants
123
Total Given
$903K
GivenGain Foundation USA
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
294
Total Given
$22.8M
Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundation
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Assets
$38.4M
Grants
12
Total Given
$3.0M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Cradles to Crayons Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities