Crowley Cares Foundation
Crowley Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation completely liquidated in 2023, distributing all its assets to public charities. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Crowley Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Crowley Cares Foundation gave $99K across 37 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 48% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $99,197
- +34.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 37
- +85.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,681
- -27.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Crowley Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because its 2023 filing reports complete liquidation and is marked as a final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crowley Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wreaths Across America ($20K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 21% to recipients in Maine. Smaller shares went to Maryland (3%), Georgia (3%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Crowley Cares Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $99K (2023). In 2023 it made 37 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 904WARD Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | PRPRNC - Wreath Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | McKenzie's Camp Deep Pond- Sheltered Archery Range | $6,500 |
| Jax River City Pride Inc Jacksonvile, FL | Jax River City Pride | $5,250 |
| American Heart Association - Pennsylvania Delaware Affiliate Jacksonville, FL | First Coast Heart Walk | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | MSRI (Marine Science Research Institute) | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Silver sponsorship for special engagement event planned for 11/2/23, in partnership with the jacksonville university marine science research institute (MSRI) | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | LFJNC - Jax National Cemetery Wreath Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | Papncp - Wreath Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | McKenzie's Camp Deep Pond Beach Cleanup | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
For the 2023 itemized grants, the smallest grant was $500, the largest was $7,500, and the median was $2,500.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $38,088 | $99,197 | $99,197 | 37 | $99,197 | $203 | $1,538 |
| 2022 | $61,160 | $66,982 | $73,800 | $73,700 | 20 | $73,700 | $202 | $3,617 |
| 2021 | $67,978 | $57,593 | $73,660 | $73,660 | 16 | $73,660 | $213 | $3,618 |
| 2020 | $84,045 | $45,067 | $47,511 | $47,500 | 18 | — | $401 | $3,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crowley Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants supported organizations working in areas including racial healing and equity, LGBTQ community education and service, remembrance of military service members, global affairs education, higher education, and residential care for children from families in crisis. These are descriptions of grantees’ work: for example, 904WARD describes its mission as creating racial healing and equity, while Seamark Ranch says it provides residential care for children from families of crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $99,197. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $7,500 to 904WARD Inc. and $7,500 to Wreaths Across America; $6,500 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc.; $5,250 to Jax River City Pride Inc.; and $5,000 each to the American Heart Association - Pennsylvania Delaware Affiliate, Jacksonville University, and the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Reece B Alford as corporate secretary; Natalie Anne Cantwell as treasurer; Richard Donnelly Lamb Jr as assistant treasurer; Parker Harrison as president; and Thomas B Crowley, Micki Harrison, and Carolyn Tomooka as directors.
Crowley Cares Foundation is led by Parker Harrison, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Parker Harrison
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Tomooka
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micki Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Crowley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Anne Cantwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Donnelly Lamb Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reece B. Alford
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carl Fox (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kerri McClellan (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Crowley Cares Foundation
How much does Crowley Cares Foundation give each year?
Crowley Cares Foundation gave $99K across 37 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $74K across 20 grants.
What is Crowley Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Crowley Cares Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,681, across 37 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crowley Cares Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Crowley Cares Foundation give grants?
Crowley Cares Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (18 grants), Columbia Falls, ME (5 grants) and Arcata, CA (2 grants).
Does Crowley Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Crowley Cares Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crowley Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Crowley Cares Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Wreaths Across America ($19,500 across 5 grants), Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Inc ($11,100 across 3 grants) and 904WARD Inc ($7,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Crowley Cares Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crowley Cares Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Crowley Cares Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Crowley Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crowley Cares Foundation's EIN?
Crowley Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5157383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Crowley Cares 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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