Crystal Family Charitable Foundation
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arlington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $4K.
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Crystal Family Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $398,814
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Crystal Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Instit ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Crystal Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 388% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Instit Boston, MA | To Provide Expert Compassionate Care to Childen an | $50,000 |
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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 | $398,814 | $15,426 | $55,862 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $4,000 | $12,872 |
| 2023 | $392,715 | $13,137 | $206,235 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $4,561 | $22,114 |
| 2022 | $521,703 | $-8,737 | $85,123 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $204 | $29,646 |
| 2021 | $715,871 | $76,715 | $167,881 | $160,000 | 2 | $160,000 | $68,834 | $35,986 |
| 2020 | $784,631 | $30,859 | $107,460 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $8,006 | $38,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crystal Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
paul D feinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
susan dunham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Crystal Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Crystal Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is Crystal Family Charitable Foundation?
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation reported $399K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Crystal Family Charitable Foundation operate?
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Crystal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Crystal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6560403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Crystal Family Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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