Creag Foundation
Creag Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodinville, Washington, established in 2009. It supports innovative nonprofit organizations working to address social issues and improve the human condition.
Creag Foundation at a glance
In short: Creag Foundation gave $81K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 95% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,100
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,079
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,102,774
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 95% first-time grantees (36 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Creag Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry submitted via its online process. Letters of Inquiry are accepted throughout the year; selected organizations are invited to interview and may then be invited to submit a grant application. Applicants must be U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities, have held that status for at least one year, and may not apply through a fiscal sponsor. The inquiry should provide organizational and contact details, mission and history, EIN and 501(c)(3) approval date, population served, what makes the organization distinctive, the amount and purpose of the request, planned use period, alignment with the foundation’s goals, and how the applicant learned of the opportunity. The filing states there are no current restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Letters of Inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Letters of Inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Robyn Christenson
Mailing address: 14241 Ne Woodinville-Duvall Rd 344, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: (425) 494-2023
Website: https://www.creagfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Creag Foundation
Who Creag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South King Tool Library ($4K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (17%), Washington (16%), New York (14%), Utah (8%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Creag Foundation open to new grantees?
95%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 36 of 38 grantees (95%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South King Tool Library Federal Way, WA | New Container and Transportation | $3,700 |
| New Neighbors Partnership New York, NY | Clothing Partnership Program | $3,150 |
| Aguaclara Reach Ithaca, NY | New Administrative Hire | $3,000 |
| Upper Valley Child Advocacy Rigby, ID | Uvcac Mobilecac Unit | $3,000 |
| Youthviolence Prevention Council of Shasta Redding, CA | Youth Peer Court | $3,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Ivumed Sandy, UT | Supplies, Logistics, and Other | $2,500 |
| Project Street Vet Encinitas, CA | Street Vet Work and Free Pet Clinics | $2,500 |
| Healing Justice Chapel Hill, NC | Transforming Michigan Through Collective Healing Program | $2,500 |
| Ecologists Without Borders Seattle, WA | New Framework for Community Led Conservation Program | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in U.S. dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,102,774 | $321,736 | $274,956 | $81,100 | 39 | $240,636 | $167,243 | $143,805 |
| 2024 | $2,983,630 | $252,726 | $268,620 | $53,500 | 23 | $206,687 | $66,521 | $138,715 |
| 2023 | $2,687,779 | $182,017 | $249,831 | $52,500 | 23 | $196,998 | $46,429 | $121,413 |
| 2022 | $2,496,145 | $358,481 | $227,247 | $46,825 | 19 | $167,764 | $215,969 | $130,447 |
| 2021 | $3,143,066 | $923,765 | $197,359 | $39,300 | 19 | $161,997 | $335,108 | $121,851 |
| 2020 | $2,296,584 | $215,762 | $179,112 | $45,000 | 14 | — | $190,298 | $99,991 |
| 2019 | $2,101,475 | $162,702 | $190,618 | $35,000 | 11 | — | $38,329 | $95,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Creag Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — 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 broad purpose is to support nonprofit organizations that are innovators in human services. Its program description says it seeks to support smaller organizations with unique approaches to societal challenges.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work among recipients. South King Tool Library describes its work as providing free tool checkout and training to help maintain neighborhoods, build community, and reduce unnecessary consumption. AguaClara Reach says it advances access to safe drinking water through community-scale water-treatment technology, local partnerships, research, and education. Whale Scout describes its mission as protecting Pacific Northwest whales through land-based conservation experiences and salmon-habitat restoration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $81,100 in 39 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,700, with a median of $2,000. The foundation’s FAQ says grants generally range from $500 to $5,000 and are typically $2,000–$2,500; organizations filing Form 990-N are limited to a $500 microgrant.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were South King Tool Library ($3,700), New Neighbors Partnership ($3,150), AguaClara Reach ($3,000), Upper Valley Child Advocacy ($3,000), YouthViolence Prevention Council of Shasta ($3,000), and an individual recipient ($3,000). Other reported recipients included IVUmed ($2,500), Project Street Vet ($2,500), Healing Justice ($2,500), Ecologists Without Borders ($2,500), Happy Compromise Farm ($2,500), and Jesus Driven ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lois Craig as trustee, Robyn Christenson as trustee and executive director, and Ian Christenson as trustee.
Creag Foundation is led by Robyn Christenson, Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robyn Christenson
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$71K (2019) → $87K (2025)
Ian Christenson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $53K (2025)
Lois Craig
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Robyn Christenson (Trustee & Executive Direct). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Creag Foundation
How much does Creag Foundation give each year?
Creag Foundation gave $81K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 23 grants.
What is Creag Foundation's typical grant size?
Creag Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,079, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Creag Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Creag Foundation give grants?
Creag Foundation's top state is California, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (16%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bothell, WA (2 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Creag Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Creag Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Creag Foundation's largest grantees?
Creag Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include South King Tool Library ($3,700), New Neighbors Partnership ($3,150) and Aguaclara Reach ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Creag Foundation?
Creag Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Creag Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated broad purpose is to support nonprofit organizations that are innovators in human services. Its program description says it seeks to support smaller organizations with unique approaches to societal challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Creag Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry submitted via its online process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Creag Foundation's EIN?
Creag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0358671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Creag 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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