Cruse of Oil
Cruse of Oil is a private foundation, based in UNION, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $753K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $71K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$753K
-13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$175K
+132.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+174.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cruse of Oil reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Cruse of Oil
Based on IRS filings
Cruse of Oil is a private foundation, based in UNION, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $753K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $71K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $752,654 | $867,670 | $845,871 |
| Revenue | $87,873 | $44,847 | $81,953 |
| Expenses | $195,619 | $82,826 | $110,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $184,042 | $81,771 | $107,807 |
| Net Investment Income | $70,796 | $36,392 | $70,774 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,613 | $41,216 | $43,777 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Episcopal Diocise of Olympia ($100,000), Crazy Love Ministries ($29,000), Love Inc of Mason County ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BREAD OF LIFE MISSION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| CRAZY LOVE MINISTRIES SHELTON, WA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $29,000 |
| LOVE INC OF MASON COUNTY SHELTON, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| THE NAVIGATORS SHORELINE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| REFUGEE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| ROCK OF AGES JAPANESE MINISTRIES SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,500 |
| SALVATION ARMY SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| URBAN IMPACT SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| VISIONS MADE VIABLE IRVINE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUBILEE WHITMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PHILIP J WERDAL | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KRIS WERDAL | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Cruse of Oil?
As of 2024, Cruse of Oil holds $753K in total assets with $88K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $175K in 2024.
Where does Cruse of Oil operate?
Cruse of Oil has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Cruse of Oil award?
In 2024, Cruse of Oil awarded 11 grants totaling $175K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cruse of Oil required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cruse of Oil reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cruse of Oil's EIN?
Cruse of Oil's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1414824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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