Crew Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $563.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$563
-43.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$563
-43.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crew Fund reported a distributable amount of $1 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Crew Fund
Based on IRS filings
Crew Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $563.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $568 | $1,573 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | $568 | $1,005 | $1,030 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $563 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1 | $35 | $85 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Crew Network Foundation ($563).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CREW NETWORK FOUNDATION LAWRENCE, KS | GENERAL CHARITABLE DONATION | $563 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL BISESI | PRESIDENT EL | — | — |
| AMANDA DAWN LAUER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAURA HENGLE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHRISTINA NOVOTNY | FINANCE DIR | — | — |
| JOANIE ZIMMER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MADELINE T MCGRANE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LORI M CROW | PAST PRESIDE | — | — |
| MARIA NAGY | 2024 FINANCE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crew Fund?
Crew Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Crew Fund operate?
Crew Fund has awarded grants in Kansas.
What size grants does Crew Fund award?
In 2023, Crew Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $563 — an average of about $563 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Crew Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Crew Fund reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crew Fund's EIN?
Crew Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1655718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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