The Cretors Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Established in 2016, it operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including arts and culture, environmental conservation, health, and social justice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$490K
+59.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+69.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds support in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Wildlife conservation and environmental education
- Creating a healthier future for children
- Creating a fair and equitable justice system to support vulnerable communities
- Community and school gardens
- Environmental conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$7,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6.69 million
- Total revenues: $148,591
- Total expenses: $376,961
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 4.6% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,439,935 | $6,685,579 | $6,913,921 |
| Revenue | $329,808 | $148,591 | $3,298,543 |
| Expenses | $575,452 | $376,961 | $682,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $498,981 | $308,767 | $591,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $235,336 | $92,428 | $539,881 |
| Distributable Amount | $521,040 | $436,219 | $389,772 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS R CRETORS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA E JONES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANNA LOUISE BAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE E WEILER | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 711 Park Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-2613
- Phone: 847-922-7230
- EIN: 47-4939829
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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