Crete Family Foundation
Crete Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports six grants totaling $51,850, all described as support for exempt organizations.
Crete Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Crete Family Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,850
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,642
- -89.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,152,428
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Crete Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 925 4Th Avenue 2288, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 816-6850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crete Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior League of San Joaquin County ($25K). Together the top 6 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 104 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Crete Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 8% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $673K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior League of San Joaquin County Stockton, CA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $25,350 |
| St Mary's Dining Room Stockton, CA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Lodi House Lodi, CA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $5,000 |
| World of Wonders Science Museum Lodi, CA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $5,000 |
| Lodi Christian School Lodi, CA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $5,000 |
| Oneeighty Foundation Seattle, WA | To Provide Support to Exempt Organization | $1,500 |
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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 | $8,152,428 | $538,116 | $72,780 | $51,850 | 6 | $51,850 | $525,678 | $637,346 |
| 2023 | $7,625,804 | $705,416 | $600,257 | $570,000 | 7 | $570,000 | $681,450 | $581,705 |
| 2022 | $7,138,107 | $169,938 | $739,136 | $673,150 | 31 | $673,150 | $98,452 | $604,704 |
| 2021 | $7,707,305 | $284,177 | $648,096 | $577,000 | 29 | $577,000 | $210,519 | $647,153 |
| 2020 | $8,071,224 | $233,127 | $653,143 | $585,000 | 31 | — | $165,276 | $589,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crete Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $637K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span housing assistance, children’s education, and religious education. Lodi House describes its work as providing a safe and stable environment and resources for homeless women and children. The World of Wonders Science Museum describes its mission as providing educational opportunities for children through interactive exhibits and programs. Lodi Christian School describes its mission as loving God and others, providing Christ-centered education and worship, and serving Christ and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $51,850. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,350, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants went to Junior League of San Joaquin County ($25,350) and St Mary’s Dining Room ($10,000), both in Stockton, California. Lodi House, World of Wonders Science Museum, and Lodi Christian School each received $5,000; OneEighty Foundation in Seattle received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists “MICHAEL CRETE CO LISA CRETE” as president.
Crete Family Foundation is led by Michael Crete Co Lisa Crete, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Crete Co Lisa Crete
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew McCutchen (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Crete Family Foundation
How much does Crete Family Foundation give each year?
Crete Family Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $570K across 7 grants.
What is Crete Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Crete Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,642, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crete Family Foundation give grants?
Crete Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lodi, CA (3 grants) and Stockton, CA (2 grants).
Who are Crete Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Crete Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Junior League of San Joaquin County ($25,350), St Mary's Dining Room ($10,000) and Lodi House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crete Family Foundation?
Crete Family Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $637K (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 Crete Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span housing assistance, children’s education, and religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crete Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crete Family Foundation's EIN?
Crete Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1593512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crete Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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