Craig Foundation
Craig Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Reno, OK. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $61K.
Craig Foundation at a glance
In short: Craig Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $60,973
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $8,710
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,936,485
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Craig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was El Reno School ($23K). Together the top 7 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Reno School El Reno, OK | General | $23,023 |
| Oklahoma State FFA Oklahoma City, OK | General | $20,500 |
| Chickasha Area Arts Council Chickasha, OK | General | $7,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish El Reno El Reno, OK | General | $5,000 |
| Comanche County Saddle & Sirloin Club Lawton, OK | General | $2,500 |
| Pets & People Humane Society Yukon, OK | General | $1,750 |
| Canadian Valley Christian Academy Yukon, OK | General | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,936,485 | $149,169 | $273,269 | $60,973 | 7 | $125,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Craig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Craig Foundation is led by Michael Thomas Craig, Chairman on the 2020 filing; all 4 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Thomas Craig
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
25 hrs/week
$54K (2020)
Becky Craig
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020)
Chad Craig
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020)
Debbie Jayne Craig
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
25 hrs/week
$54K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $54K, to Michael Thomas Craig (Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Craig Foundation
How much does Craig Foundation give each year?
Craig Foundation gave $61K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Craig Foundation's typical grant size?
Craig Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,710, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Craig Foundation give grants?
Craig Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were El Reno, OK (2 grants) and Yukon, OK (2 grants).
Does Craig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Craig Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Craig Foundation's largest grantees?
Craig Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include El Reno School ($23,023), Oklahoma State FFA ($20,500) and Chickasha Area Arts Council ($7,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Craig Foundation?
Craig Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $149K.
How much is Craig Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Craig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Craig Foundation's EIN?
Craig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1591646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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