Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Nebraska, including recipients working in health care, arts and culture, education, and youth and social services.
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial at a glance
In short: Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial gave $1.7M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Nebraska. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,672,900
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,735
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $24,434,842
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial
- 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: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Hospital Foundation ($700K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 116 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed recipients include organizations in Omaha and Lincoln.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating | $700,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Heritage Services Omaha, NE | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Northstar Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating | $95,500 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating | $83,400 |
| Youth Emergency Services Omaha, NE | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Together Inc Omaha, NE | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Jesuit Academy Omaha, NE | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Omaha Street Schools Inc Omaha, NE | General Operating | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,434,842 | $1,462,937 | $2,132,130 | $1,672,900 | 23 | $1,893,025 | $1,228,848 | $1,410,871 |
| 2024 | $25,108,849 | $900,754 | $2,210,596 | $1,755,950 | 29 | $1,987,942 | $676,794 | $1,334,131 |
| 2023 | $26,420,718 | $926,331 | $2,305,924 | $1,896,500 | 15 | $2,094,967 | $713,584 | $1,310,799 |
| 2022 | $27,615,612 | $2,787,386 | $2,249,601 | $1,775,650 | 29 | $1,975,483 | $2,517,797 | $1,615,439 |
| 2021 | $27,236,284 | $1,729,351 | $1,983,072 | $1,500,000 | 20 | — | $1,507,124 | $1,374,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, Joslyn Art Museum says it brings people together to explore art across time and cultures; Youth Emergency Services says it provides housing and support to youth experiencing instability, crisis, and homelessness; and A Time to Heal says it provides support, education, and empowerment for cancer survivors and caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,672,900. The grants ranged from $7,500 to $700,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Its reported grant totals were $1,755,950 across 29 grants in 2024 and $1,896,500 across 15 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant was $700,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation in Omaha for general operating support. Other large grants included $150,000 to Joslyn Art Museum, $100,000 each to Heritage Services and Methodist Hospital Foundation, $95,500 to Northstar Foundation, and $83,400 to University of Nebraska Foundation. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support. Other 2025 recipients included Youth Emergency Services ($75,000), Together Inc ($50,000), Jesuit Academy ($50,000), and Omaha Street Schools Inc ($40,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank NA as trustee. Board members listed are Dr or Mrs Stanley L Davis, Andrew Davis, M Philip Crummer, and Donna Turner.
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$184K (2021) → $186K (2025)
Andrew Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Donna Turner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $50K (2025)
M. Philip Crummer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Or Mrs Stanley L. Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $186K, to US Bank NA (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial
How much does Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial give each year?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial gave $1.7M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 29 grants.
What is Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's typical grant size?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $72,735, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial that year got $41K on average.
Where does Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial give grants?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (20 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's largest grantees?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Hospital Foundation ($700,000), Joslyn Art Museum ($150,000) and Heritage Services ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations across several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial?
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 Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's EIN?
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0601105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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