Eleanor Crook Foundation
The Eleanor Crook Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marcos, Texas. It supports efforts to end malnutrition by scaling proven solutions, including through research, policy work, advocacy, and funding to help bring solutions to scale.
Eleanor Crook Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleanor Crook Foundation gave $10.2M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $221K), top state Massachusetts. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,158,122
- +97.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +39.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,829
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $109,443
- Total assets
- $83,307,909
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (28 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (18% 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 Eleanor Crook Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says most grant opportunities are invitation-only, though it occasionally posts calls for proposals. It works with invited applicants and organizations responding to open calls to assess alignment and develop potential partnerships.
- Contact
Mailing address: 227 N Mitchell St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (202) 773-2150
Website: https://eleanorcrookfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor Crook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 167 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Texas, and its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple U.S. states and abroad. Examples include recipients in Massachusetts, New York, Washington, D.C., and Illinois. Grant purposes also named work in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Uganda, Nepal, and Senegal.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eleanor Crook Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 46 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $115K; repeat grants $385K. How we count
Medians: $82K first-time, $266K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 285% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 408% 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 $2.6M (2021) to $10.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $10.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc Boston, MA | Cote d'ivoire scoping 2024; global malnutrition finance reform 2024;ghana 2023-2027; uganda mms 2024-2025 | $1,614,349 |
| Action Against Hunger New York, NY | Weight gain analysis;uganda wasting reform;nepal wasting prevention; nepal acute malnutrition; contre la faim 2024: accelerating uptake of new wasting guidelines | $794,558 |
| London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Community Management of at-Risk Mothers and Infants | $742,542 |
| Alliance to End Malnutrition and Hunger Limited (UK GBP) | General Operational Support; United Against Malnutrition & Hunger | $686,606 |
| Coalition for Global Prosperity | General Operational Support | $527,169 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Evanston, IL | Power of Nutrition Power 4 Scaling | $449,340 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General Operational Support | $375,000 |
| The Global Fund for Women Inc San Francicco, CA | MMS Advocacy Support | $350,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc New York, NY | Scaling Proof of Concept; UK Advocacy; | $346,840 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Senegal cndn n4g workshop;nepal mms supply; cote d'ivoire mms roadmap; advocacy; scaling acute malnutrition management senegal; | $272,933 |
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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 | $83,307,909 | $11,665,653 | $17,858,807 | $10,158,122 | 46 | $17,096,714 | $5,013,319 | $4,187,227 |
| 2023 | $82,198,642 | $20,527,801 | $13,644,287 | $5,151,090 | 33 | $9,378,032 | $215,917 | $3,595,281 |
| 2022 | $72,185,019 | $5,899,086 | $10,061,937 | $5,439,441 | 43 | $10,114,591 | $628,067 | $3,803,418 |
| 2021 | $75,938,189 | $12,798,548 | $6,456,471 | $2,636,578 | 17 | $5,545,647 | $4,075,394 | $3,900,888 |
| 2020 | $69,520,532 | $7,287,626 | $6,109,720 | $3,379,476 | 28 | — | $43,908 | $3,323,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor Crook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.2M 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
The foundation’s stated aim is a world where no child dies of malnutrition. It focuses on evidence-backed interventions and on research to test innovations, policy work to improve practices and guidelines, advocacy for reforms and scale-up, and seed funding for costed plans. The foundation identifies ready-to-use therapeutic food, breastfeeding support, vitamin A supplementation, and small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements among the interventions it seeks to scale.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of roles. Clinton Health Access Initiative describes its mission as strengthening and sustaining health systems in low- and middle-income countries. The International Rescue Committee says it helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and regain control of their futures. The Center for Global Development describes its work as using economic research to improve policy and practice related to global poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $10,158,122. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,614,349, with a median of $109,443. The foundation’s website says grant size depends on the approach and objectives; it regularly makes grants from $10,000 to $2 million or more. It reports that proposal processes take an average of two to four months, with timing varying by relationship, grant size, and whether a partner or approach is new.
The largest reported 2024 awards included $1,614,349 to Clinton Health Access Initiative for work including Côte d’Ivoire scoping, global malnutrition finance reform, Ghana, and Uganda; $794,558 to Action Against Hunger for work including weight-gain analysis and malnutrition prevention and treatment projects; and $742,542 to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for community management of at-risk mothers and infants. Other large awards included $686,606 to Alliance to End Malnutrition and Hunger Limited, $527,169 to Coalition for Global Prosperity, and $449,340 to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eleanor Crook as president through November 2024 and president emerita; William H. Moore as president from November 2024 and CEO; William H. Crook Jr. as secretary; Mary Elizabeth Crook and Noel Crook Moore as vice presidents; and Amy Crook Kowalski as director. The foundation’s website also identifies William Moore as chairman and CEO.
Eleanor Crook Foundation is led by William H. Moore, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Moore
President & CEO
Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
Chief Executive Officer → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Eleanor Crook
President & President Emerita
President & Secretary → President & President Emerita, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Crook Kowalski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elizabeth Croook
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Crook Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Crook Jr.
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $218K, to William H Moore (President (From 11/24)/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Crook Foundation
How much does Eleanor Crook Foundation give each year?
Eleanor Crook Foundation gave $10.2M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 33 grants.
What is Eleanor Crook Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleanor Crook Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $109,443, and its average grant was $220,829, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleanor Crook Foundation that year got $115K on average.
Where does Eleanor Crook Foundation give grants?
Eleanor Crook Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Eleanor Crook Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Eleanor Crook Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleanor Crook Foundation's largest grantees?
Eleanor Crook Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc ($1,614,349), Action Against Hunger ($794,558) and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ($742,542), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor Crook Foundation?
Eleanor Crook Foundation reported $83.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eleanor Crook Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is a world where no child dies of malnutrition. It focuses on evidence-backed interventions and on research to test innovations, policy work to improve practices and guidelines, advocacy for reforms and scale-up, and seed funding for costed plans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor Crook Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eleanor Crook Foundation's EIN?
Eleanor Crook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2857866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eleanor Crook 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.
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