Crystal Springs Foundation
Crystal Springs Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $1,433,500, while the foundation’s website describes its mission as conserving and stewarding Florida’s natural resources through environmental education and related work at Crystal Springs Preserve.
Crystal Springs Foundation at a glance
In short: Crystal Springs Foundation gave $1.4M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), top state Washington. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,433,500
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,567
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $24,824,023
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Crystal Springs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 Second Ave Ste 1600, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 436-2300
Website: https://crystalspringsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crystal Springs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shelterbox ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 80 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (35%), Utah (28%), California (17%), Pennsylvania (8%), and New York (7%). The listed recipients also include organizations in Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Crystal Springs Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $4.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelterbox Santa Barbara, CA | 2024 GRANT | $250,000 |
| The Other Side Academy Salt Lake City, UT | 2024 GRANT | $250,000 |
| LDS Fast Offering Fund Salt Lake City, UT | 2024 GRANT | $150,000 |
| Freedom Missionary Church Seattle, WA | 2024 GRANT | $120,000 |
| American Foundation for Children with AIDS Harrisburg, PA | 2024 GRANT | $115,000 |
| Salvation Army Seattle, WA | 2024 GRANT | $100,000 |
| Action Against Hunger New York, NY | 2024 GRANT | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Seattle, WA | 2024 GRANT | $100,000 |
| Fred Hutch (Uw Medicine) Seattle, WA | 2024 GRANT | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Promise Carnation, WA | 2024 GRANT | $56,000 |
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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 | $24,824,023 | $2,359,043 | $2,202,068 | $1,433,500 | 15 | $2,183,838 | $1,961,105 | $1,877,271 |
| 2023 | $24,665,225 | $789,078 | $3,918,010 | $2,927,500 | 11 | $3,446,554 | $379,827 | $1,888,987 |
| 2022 | $27,793,805 | $8,381,754 | $3,686,278 | $2,830,000 | 19 | $3,337,512 | $8,049,353 | $2,028,595 |
| 2021 | $23,097,283 | $4,312,349 | $5,147,781 | $4,032,687 | 16 | $4,975,177 | $4,002,543 | $2,306,247 |
| 2020 | $23,894,403 | $2,034,993 | $3,720,332 | $2,623,000 | 19 | — | $1,721,885 | $2,183,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crystal Springs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that its mission is the conservation and stewardship of Florida’s natural resources, specifically the Hillsborough River Watershed, for future generations. It describes work in environmental education, watershed, land and biodiversity management, advocacy for private property rights, and community outreach and engagement. Its educational programming serves students from grades 3 through college and offers lifelong learning opportunities.
The 2024 grant list shows support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Other Side Academy describes its work as operating schools where students—including people affected by incarceration, substance use, or homelessness—learn vocational, social, and life skills. Bridge of Promise says it enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities through community-based programs and events. The American Foundation for Children with AIDS describes providing services to children affected by HIV and their caregivers, while Henrys Fork Foundation says it works to conserve, protect, and restore the Henry’s Fork watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,433,500. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed awards were $250,000 each to ShelterBox and The Other Side Academy; $150,000 to LDS Fast Offering Fund; and $120,000 to Freedom Missionary Church. Other notable grants included $115,000 to the American Foundation for Children with AIDS, $100,000 each to the Salvation Army, Action Against Hunger, American Red Cross, and Fred Hutch (UW Medicine), and $56,000 to Bridge of Promise.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael R. Murray as director and president/treasurer, and Joyce B. Murray as director and vice president/secretary.
Crystal Springs Foundation is led by Michael R. Murray, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael R. Murray
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Joyce B. Murray
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Michael R Murray (Director, President/Treasu).
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Springs Foundation
How much does Crystal Springs Foundation give each year?
Crystal Springs Foundation gave $1.4M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 11 grants.
What is Crystal Springs Foundation's typical grant size?
Crystal Springs Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $95,567, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crystal Springs Foundation that year got $72K on average.
Where does Crystal Springs Foundation give grants?
Crystal Springs Foundation's top state is Washington, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (28%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Crystal Springs Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Crystal Springs Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Grant" (15 grants).
Who are Crystal Springs Foundation's largest grantees?
Crystal Springs Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shelterbox ($250,000), The Other Side Academy ($250,000) and LDS Fast Offering Fund ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crystal Springs Foundation?
Crystal Springs Foundation reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crystal Springs Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states that its mission is the conservation and stewardship of Florida’s natural resources, specifically the Hillsborough River Watershed, for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crystal Springs Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is Crystal Springs Foundation's EIN?
Crystal Springs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2008832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Crystal Springs 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Crystal Springs Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/crystal-springs-foundation-morg_7a4e6557b4474eb2a39724032180a105
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