CRI Foundation Inc
CRI Foundation Inc is a private foundation listed in New York, NY on its 2024 filing. The foundation’s website describes it as based in Boston, Massachusetts, with professionals located throughout the United States and abroad. It supports health programs in Africa and academic research and regional research infrastructure through two programs: CRI Health and CRI Research.
CRI Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CRI Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $373K), top state Ohio. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,070,534
- +269.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $372,983
- +105.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $136,094,918
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CRI Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 299 Park Avenue Fl 2, New York, NY 10171-0002
Phone: (857) 972-9683
Website: https://www.crifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CRI Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $8.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 35 grants of 98 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CRI Health funds work to improve health outcomes in Africa. The 2024 filing also lists recipients in multiple U.S. states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CRI Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $382K; repeat grants $366K. How we count
Medians: $104K first-time, $220K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 893% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $10.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $3,300,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust (UBS Optimus) Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $1,875,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance Nashville, TN | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Alima New York, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Friends of Solidafrica Bartow, GA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Lively Minds | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Wandikweza | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Young 1OVE Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable | $320,000 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Centre | Charitable | $285,000 |
| Action Against Hunger New York, NY | Charitable | $275,000 |
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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 | $136,094,918 | $11,718,298 | $12,171,009 | $10,070,534 | 27 | $16,889,079 | $9,390,712 | $11,410,234 |
| 2023 | $135,488,203 | $23,065,892 | $4,534,830 | $2,722,256 | 15 | $4,692,560 | $1,330,435 | $9,773,545 |
| 2022 | $116,339,630 | $30,262,198 | $5,509,352 | $3,325,845 | 23 | $5,684,515 | $4,929,613 | $8,166,296 |
| 2021 | $91,568,608 | $17,306,753 | $2,117,324 | $1,014,234 | 9 | $2,713,290 | $6,688,421 | $6,445,113 |
| 2020 | $81,663,673 | $11,142,675 | $4,570,077 | $3,670,921 | 24 | — | $803,787 | $5,456,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CRI Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CRI Health is the foundation’s primary grant-making program. It funds organizations working to improve health outcomes in Africa, including work addressing child and newborn health, mental health, and primary care. The foundation says it seeks data-driven organizations with evidence-based or evidence-generating programs. It describes its interests as including early-stage NGOs with high-quality management and potential to scale, as well as established organizations with a record of cost-effective impact.
CRI Research supports academic research through The Weiss Fund and investments in regional research infrastructure in Africa.
Some 2024 grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Lwala Community Alliance describes its mission as “unlocking the potential of communities to advance their own comprehensive wellbeing.” Young 1ove Foundation says it works to improve youth livelihoods in Africa by scaling life-saving health and education interventions. Pratham International says it supports learning innovations for children and youth, including adapting and disseminating evidence-based approaches.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $10,070,534. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $3,300,000, with a median of $150,000. In 2023, it made 15 grants totaling $2,722,256. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 27 grants totaling $10.1 million.
Among its 2024 grants were $3,300,000 to Fidelity Charitable, $1,875,000 to National Philanthropic Trust (UBS Optimus), $750,000 to Lwala Community Alliance, $500,000 each to ALIMA and Friends of SolidAfrica, and $320,000 to Young 1ove Foundation.
For CRI Health, the foundation describes a collaborative grant cycle involving mutually agreed milestones, reporting and check-in calls usually twice per year, and a renewal review at the end of the cycle. It says it may invite grantees that remain a fit to apply for renewal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Weiss and Bonnie Weiss as directors, and Kara Weiss as executive director.
CRI Foundation Inc is led by Kara Weiss, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kara Weiss
Executive Director
Clerk & Program Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $224K (2024)
Andrew Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $224K, to Kara Weiss (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about CRI Foundation Inc
How much does CRI Foundation Inc give each year?
CRI Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 15 grants.
What is CRI Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
CRI Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $372,983, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CRI Foundation Inc that year got $382K on average.
Where does CRI Foundation Inc give grants?
CRI Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does CRI Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on CRI Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are CRI Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
CRI Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($3,300,000), National Philanthropic Trust (UBS Optimus) ($1,875,000) and Lwala Community Alliance ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CRI Foundation Inc?
CRI Foundation Inc reported $136.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CRI Foundation Inc fund?
CRI Health is the foundation’s primary grant-making program. It funds organizations working to improve health outcomes in Africa, including work addressing child and newborn health, mental health, and primary care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CRI Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 CRI Foundation Inc's EIN?
CRI Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4200329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does CRI Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CRI Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cri-foundation-inc-morg_8656efe225f14413bdce171237f596cb
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