Crystal Family Foundation
The Crystal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Ynez, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to animal welfare organizations, each with the stated purpose of supporting the humane treatment of animals.
Crystal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Crystal Family Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,502
- -98.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -89.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,167
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $400
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Crystal Family 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: 1168 Oak Glen Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: (805) 374-8899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crystal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MP3 Farms Pet Sanc ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 139 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (61%) and California (39%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Crystal Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $4K (2024) to $392K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 Farms Pet Sanc Dallas, OR | Humane Treatment of Animals | $2,127 |
| County of Santa Barbara Animal Services Goleta, CA | Humane Treatment of Animals | $775 |
| Pits & Pals K9 Rescue Sacramento, CA | Humane Treatment of Animals | $600 |
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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 | $400 | $404,911 | $409,081 | $3,502 | 3 | $3,502 | $28 | $122 |
| 2023 | $4,570 | $1,008,961 | $1,067,714 | $285,506 | 29 | $285,506 | $103 | $1,671 |
| 2022 | $63,323 | $352,843 | $429,596 | $392,462 | 43 | $392,462 | $17,301 | $2,076 |
| 2021 | $161,438 | $433,635 | $365,233 | $358,466 | 45 | $358,466 | $430,643 | — |
| 2020 | $93,036 | $88,526 | $111,742 | $111,537 | 19 | — | $88,526 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crystal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed support organizations working on the humane treatment of animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 3 grants totaling $3,502. Grants ranged from $600 to $2,127, with a median of $775. The largest grants went to MP3 FARMS PET SANC ($2,127), County of Santa Barbara Animal Services ($775), and Pits & Pals K9 Rescue ($600); each grant listed humane treatment of animals as its purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Crystal as president and director, and Geraldine Crystal as director.
Crystal Family Foundation is led by Samuel Crystal, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Crystal
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Geraldine Crystal
Director
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sam Crystal (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 Crystal Family Foundation
How much does Crystal Family Foundation give each year?
Crystal Family Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 29 grants.
What is Crystal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Crystal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $775, and its average grant was $1,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crystal Family Foundation give grants?
Crystal Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%).
Does Crystal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Crystal Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humane Treatment of Animals" (3 grants).
How large is Crystal Family Foundation?
Crystal Family Foundation reported $400 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crystal Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed support organizations working on the humane treatment of animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crystal Family 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 Crystal Family Foundation's EIN?
Crystal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7110811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crystal Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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