Crofoot Family Foundation
Crofoot Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. In 2024, it reported making 22 grants totaling $163,095 to charitable organizations, including universities, a science museum, food-related organizations, and other nonprofits.
Crofoot Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Crofoot Family Foundation gave $163K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,095
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $7,413
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,297,851
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% 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 Crofoot Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 53188, Lubbock, TX 79453
Phone: (806) 798-6262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crofoot Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ttuhsc) ($30K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 16% to Kansas, 15% to Massachusetts, 1% to Nebraska, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Crofoot Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ttuhsc) Lubbock, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | General Support | $26,500 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $25,250 |
| Faces West Springfield, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Covenant Health Foundation Lubbock, TX | Covid Ops Support | $24,000 |
| Science Spectrum Lubbock, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Grace Grapevine, TX | Food Pantry & Community Support | $5,000 |
| Stable - Spirit Rose City, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| Terry & Kelly Crofoot Foundation Lubbock, TX | General Support | $1,845 |
| Battleship Texas Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,297,851 | $6,167,795 | $178,452 | $163,095 | 22 | $165,539 | $51,609 | $94,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crofoot Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support and specific purposes such as COVID operations support and food pantry and community support. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Kansas State University Foundation says it secures and manages private gifts for Kansas State University; Science Spectrum describes itself as a science and technology museum and hands-on exhibit center; and Breedlove Foods says it partners globally to provide nutritious food to vulnerable people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $163,095. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest grants were $30,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and $26,500 to Texas Tech Foundation, both for general support; $25,250 to Kansas State University Foundation for general support; $25,000 to FACES for general support; and $24,000 to Covenant Health Foundation for COVID operations support. Science Spectrum received $10,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terry Crofoot as president, Kelly Crofoot as vice president, and Jordan Stegemoeller as secretary/treasurer.
Crofoot Family Foundation is led by Terry Crofoot, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Crofoot
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Stegemoeller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Crofoot
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Crofoot Family Foundation
How much does Crofoot Family Foundation give each year?
Crofoot Family Foundation gave $163K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Crofoot Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Crofoot Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,413, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crofoot Family Foundation give grants?
Crofoot Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (16%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (9 grants) and Slaton, TX (2 grants).
Does Crofoot Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Crofoot Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crofoot Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Crofoot Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ttuhsc) ($30,000), Texas Tech Foundation ($26,500) and Kansas State University Foundation ($25,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crofoot Family Foundation?
Crofoot Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crofoot Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support and specific purposes such as COVID operations support and food pantry and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crofoot Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crofoot Family Foundation's EIN?
Crofoot Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4952569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Crofoot 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 September 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 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Crofoot Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crofoot-family-foundation-morg_84771bc78bd942f6830e63c7dc324c5c
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