James and Melanie Crockard Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Canonsburg, PA EIN: 47-1002802

The James and Melanie Crockard Foundation is a private foundation based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia, including organizations involved in scholarships and leadership training, community support, parks, opera, and higher education.

Key facts about James and Melanie Crockard Foundation

In short: James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gave $160K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
47-1002802
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$160,000
Grants made (2024)
54
Average grant
$2,963
Median grant
$250
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Quick answers about James and Melanie Crockard Foundation

How much does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation give each year?

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gave $160K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $189K across 70 grants.

What is James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's typical grant size?

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $2,963, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation give grants?

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (25 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Waynesburg, PA (2 grants).

Does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 93% of James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Who are James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's largest grantees?

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tke Foundation Inc ($72,500 across 2 grants), United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania ($35,000) and The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy ($7,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gives

  • 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$160K

-15.3% YoY

Grant Count

54

-22.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+9.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. TKE Foundation describes its mission as supporting scholarships and leadership training to promote academic achievement and strengthen moral, social, and community values. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says it improves quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community. Pittsburgh Opera describes a mission to enrich Pittsburgh and the tri-state area culturally and to draw national and international attention to the region. Waynesburg University says it educates students to connect faith, learning, and service.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $160,000. Awards ranged from $100 to $62,500, with a median grant of $250. It made 70 grants totaling $188,950 in 2023 and 65 grants totaling $200,156 in 2022.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 45% to recipients in Indiana. West Virginia received 2%; the shares for the District of Columbia and Virginia were each 0%.

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of all 54 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PittsburghWashingtonIndianapolisMerrifieldTopekaWaynesburgDes MoinesBradford WoodsMunhallAliquippaBedfordCincinnatiDarienHazelwoodMilfordMorgantownNew OrleansRansonSewickleyTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Total granted
2024 54 $160,000
2023 70 $188,950
2022 65 $200,156

The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K25 grants20209 grants202165 grants202270 grants202354 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Tke Foundation Inc: $73K across 2 grantsTke Foundation Inc$73K · 2 grantsUnited Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania: $35KUnited Way of SouthwesternPennsylvania$35KThe Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy: $7KThe Pittsburgh ParksConservancy$7KPittsburgh Opera: $6KPittsburgh Opera$6KPittsburgh Ballet Theatre: $5KPittsburgh Ballet Theatre$5KWaynesburg University: $5KWaynesburg University$5KMake-a-Wish Foundation: $5KMake-a-Wish Foundation$5KBest of the Batch Foundation: $4KBest of the Batch Foundation$4KThe Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: $3KThe Pittsburgh Cultural Trust$3KWvu Foundation Inc: $3KWvu Foundation Inc$3K

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

221<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
TKE FOUNDATION INC Indianapolis, INBOARD CHAIR 125TH GIFT - 2 OF 2 YEAR PLEDGE$62,500
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh, PAANNUAL - TOCQUEVILLE CAMPAIGN$35,000
TKE FOUNDATION INC Indianapolis, INUNRESTRICTED ANNUAL GIFT$10,000
THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY Pittsburgh, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$7,350
PITTSBURGH OPERA Pittsburgh, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$5,500
PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE Pittsburgh, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$5,000
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY Waynesburg, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$5,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION Pittsburgh, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$5,000
BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION Munhall, PABEDDING SETS FOR THE UNDERSERVED$4,300
THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST Pittsburgh, PACONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists James E. Crockard III and Melanie A. Crockard as trustees.

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James E. Crockard III

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Melanie A. Crockard

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 3935 Washington Road Suite 1009, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. TKE Foundation describes its mission as supporting scholarships and leadership training to promote academic achievement and strengthen moral, social, and community values. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says it improves quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community. Pittsburgh Opera describes a mission to enrich Pittsburgh and t…

How do I apply for a grant from James and Melanie Crockard 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 James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's EIN?

James and Melanie Crockard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1002802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does James and Melanie Crockard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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