Crowell & Moring Foundation
Crowell & Moring Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, D.C. Crowell & Moring LLP established it in 1999 as a separate nonprofit organization to support organizations focused on education as a way of breaking the cycle of poverty for low-income individuals and at-risk youth.
Crowell & Moring Foundation at a glance
In short: Crowell & Moring Foundation gave $284K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in District of Columbia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,000
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,455
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $365,583
- -20.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (68% 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 Crowell & Moring Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 624-2500
Website: https://crowell.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crowell & Moring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equal Justice Works ($37K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 308 grants of 313 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Washington, D.C., received 68% of grant dollars. New York recipients received 12%, California 5%, and Maryland and Virginia 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Crowell & Moring Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 44 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $284K (2024) to $561K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Works Washington, DC | General Support | $36,500 |
| Bishop Walker School for Boys Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| San Miguel School Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | General Support | $12,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Legal Outreach Long Island City, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Legal Prep Charter Academies Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| NJ Law and Education Empowerment Project Newark, NJ | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $365,583 | $200,409 | $293,786 | $284,000 | 44 | $293,786 | $23,293 | $19,658 |
| 2023 | $458,960 | $53,057 | $450,280 | $450,000 | 58 | $450,280 | $23,843 | $22,106 |
| 2022 | $856,184 | $222,233 | $525,083 | $522,647 | 62 | $525,083 | $7,546 | $41,118 |
| 2021 | $1,159,034 | $420,229 | $561,309 | $560,838 | 68 | $561,309 | $490 | $56,756 |
| 2020 | $1,300,114 | $902,337 | $554,134 | $553,515 | 81 | — | $10,530 | $65,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crowell & Moring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support organizations focused on education as a way of breaking the cycle of poverty for low-income individuals and at-risk youth. Its 2024 grants include support for education and youth-focused organizations, as well as Equal Justice Works, whose mission is to create opportunities for lawyers to turn their commitment to equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of work supported. Washington School for Girls says it educates girls in underserved areas and integrates extended-day, graduate-support, and family-support programs into its mission. Legal Prep Charter Academies says it prepares Chicago youth to succeed in college and life. Fulfillment Fund says it helps students from economically and educationally under-resourced communities go to and complete college.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $284,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $36,500, with a median award of $6,000. The largest award was $36,500 to Equal Justice Works for general support. Other notable awards included $12,000 each to Bishop Walker School for Boys, The Posse Foundation, San Miguel School, Washington Jesuit Academy, and Washington School for Girls, all for general support. Grants of $7,500 included awards to Fulfillment Fund, Legal Outreach, Legal Prep Charter Academies, and Shout Mouse Press.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Susan Hoffman, President and Director; George Ruttinger, Secretary and Director; and Gaby Colocho, Treasurer and Director. Other directors are John E. McCarthy Jr., Carmen C. Barboza, Harry P. Cohen, Tiana L. Russell, Preetha Chakrabarti, Ellen M. Dwyer, and Molly Jones.
Crowell & Moring Foundation is led by Susan Hoffman, President Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Hoffman
President Director
President → President Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Ruttinger
Secretary Director
Secretary → Secretary Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry P. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. McCarthy Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiana L. Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaby Colocho
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Orozco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen C. Barboza
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Lindner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen M. Dwyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine M. Watkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel P. Malson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preetha Chakrabarti
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffanie McDowell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: David Laing (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elaine Rubino (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary R. Edwards (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Kellett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kent Morrison (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Plevin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Quigley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Trina Fairley-Barlow (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gabriella Colocho (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Trina Fairley Barlow (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Crowell & Moring Foundation
How much does Crowell & Moring Foundation give each year?
Crowell & Moring Foundation gave $284K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 58 grants.
What is Crowell & Moring Foundation's typical grant size?
Crowell & Moring Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,455, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crowell & Moring Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Crowell & Moring Foundation give grants?
Crowell & Moring Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (26 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Crowell & Moring Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crowell & Moring Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crowell & Moring Foundation's largest grantees?
Crowell & Moring Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Equal Justice Works ($36,500), Bishop Walker School for Boys ($12,000) and The Posse Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crowell & Moring Foundation?
Crowell & Moring Foundation reported $366K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crowell & Moring Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support organizations focused on education as a way of breaking the cycle of poverty for low-income individuals and at-risk youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crowell & Moring Foundation?
The foundation 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 Crowell & Moring Foundation's EIN?
Crowell & Moring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2207644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crowell & Moring 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Crowell & Moring Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crowell-and-moring-foundation-morg_e9d77020305d494298e08fe6d0541710
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