Crofoot Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lubbock, TX EIN: 93-4952569

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.

Key facts about Crofoot Family Foundation

In short: Crofoot Family Foundation gave $163K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-4952569
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
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)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.3M

Annual Giving

$163K

Grant Count

22

Avg Grant Size

$7K

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.

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.

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.

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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

6states

Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

LubbockSlatonArlingtonBooneEmporiaGrapevineHoustonImperialManhattanNeedvilleRansom CanyonRose CityWest Springfield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants202322 grants2024

In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $163K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ttuhsc): $30KTexas Tech University HealthSciences Center (Ttuhsc)$30KTexas Tech Foundation: $27KTexas Tech Foundation$27KKansas State University Foundation: $25KKansas State UniversityFoundation$25KFaces: $25KFaces$25KCovenant Health Foundation: $24KCovenant Health Foundation$24KScience Spectrum: $10KScience Spectrum$10KGrace: $5KGrace$5KStable - Spirit: $3KStable - Spirit$3KTerry & Kelly Crofoot Foundation: $2KTerry & Kelly CrofootFoundation$2KBattleship Texas Foundation: $1KBattleship Texas Foundation$1K

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

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ttuhsc) Lubbock, TXGeneral Support$30,000
Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TXGeneral Support$26,500
Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KSGeneral Support$25,250
Faces West Springfield, MAGeneral Support$25,000
Covenant Health Foundation Lubbock, TXCovid Ops Support$24,000
Science Spectrum Lubbock, TXGeneral Support$10,000
Grace Grapevine, TXFood Pantry & Community Support$5,000
Stable - Spirit Rose City, TXGeneral Support$3,000
Terry & Kelly Crofoot Foundation Lubbock, TXGeneral Support$1,845
Battleship Texas Foundation Houston, TXGeneral Support$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $5,297,851 $6,167,795 $178,452 $163,095
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20232024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$5,297,851—
Revenue$6,167,795—
Expenses$178,452—
Qualifying Distributions$165,539—
Net Investment Income$51,609—
Distributable Amount$94,544—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 53188, Lubbock, TX 79453
Phone: (806) 798-6262

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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