Crutcher Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Midway, KY EIN: 61-1224679

Crutcher Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Midway, Kentucky. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and says all assets were transferred in a complete liquidation to a donor-advised fund with the Blue Grass Community Foundation; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.

Key facts about Crutcher Family Foundation Inc

In short: Crutcher Family Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $2.6M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
61-1224679
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$5,103,996
Grants made (2022)
2
Average grant
$2,551,998
Median grant
$2,551,998
Primary geography
Kentucky (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation stated 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, 2022; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$5.1M

+1151.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

-96.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.6M

+38680.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crutcher Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Crutcher Family Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2022 it paid out well above 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

The filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. In 2022, the foundation’s listed grants were to the Bluegrass Community Foundation, each for a charitable purpose.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2022, the foundation reported two grants totaling $5,103,996. Both were to the Bluegrass Community Foundation in Lexington, Kentucky: $5,089,345 and $14,651. The median grant was $2,551,998.

How to Apply

The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Kentucky.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

LexingtonLouisvilleSanta BarbaraFrankfortMidwayStoningtonBereaClermontDeer IsleHarrodsburgHindmanLompocMemphisNew OrleansNicholasvillePine MountainPippa PassesSeattleVersaillesWinchester

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M54 grants2020 62 grants2021 2 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $5.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $5.1M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2022

Bluegrass Community Foundation: $5.1M across 2 grantsBluegrass Community Foundation$5.1M · 2 grants

The largest 2022 recipient was Bluegrass Community Foundation ($5.1M across 2 grants).

Grant Size Distribution

118 grants across all recorded years

112<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 118 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bluegrass Community Foundation Lexington, KYCharitable$5,089,345
Bluegrass Community Foundation Lexington, KYCharitable$14,651

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2022 — $1,372,808 $5,136,783 $5,103,996
2021 $3,763,975 $828,411 $450,432 $408,000
2020 $3,385,996 $176,470 $254,691 $240,000

— Assets were not provided for 2022.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022
Metric202220212020
Total Assets—$3,763,975$3,385,996
Revenue$1,372,808$828,411$176,470
Expenses$5,136,783$450,432$254,691
Qualifying Distributions$5,103,996$408,000—
Net Investment Income$1,340,021$828,411$176,470
Distributable Amount$92,258$384,010$198,497

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists Dorothy C Cordray as treasurer; Ann E Greely as secretary; and Richard R Crutcher III, David C Crutcher, and Daniel L Crutcher as directors.

Crutcher Family Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Daniel L. Crutcher

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • David C. Crutcher

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Richard R. Crutcher III

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Ann E. Greely

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dorothy C. Cordray

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 408 Merrywood Dr PO Box 4343, Midway, KY 40347
Phone: (859) 977-1631

Frequently asked questions about Crutcher Family Foundation Inc

How much does Crutcher Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Crutcher Family Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $408K across 62 grants.

What does Crutcher Family Foundation Inc fund?

The filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. In 2022, the foundation’s listed grants were to the Bluegrass Community Foundation, each for a charitable purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Crutcher Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation stated 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 ↑

Where does Crutcher Family Foundation Inc make grants?

All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Kentucky.

How much is Crutcher Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Crutcher Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Crutcher Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Crutcher Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1224679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Does Crutcher Family Foundation Inc 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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