James and Melanie Crockard Foundation
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.
James and Melanie Crockard Foundation at a glance
In short: James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gave $160K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,963
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $421,319
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (52% 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 James and Melanie Crockard 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: 3935 Washington Road Suite 1009, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Melanie Crockard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TKE Foundation Inc ($73K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 223 (99%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James and Melanie Crockard Foundation gives
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 532% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $99K (2021) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TKE Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Board chair 125th gift - 2 of 2 year pledge | $62,500 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Annual - Tocqueville Campaign | $35,000 |
| TKE Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $7,350 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $5,500 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $5,000 |
| Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $5,000 |
| Best of the Batch Foundation Munhall, PA | Bedding Sets for the Underserved | $4,300 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution to the General Fund | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $421,319 | $31,359 | $165,829 | $160,000 | 54 | $160,000 | $31,359 | $30,094 |
| 2023 | $557,232 | $214,878 | $194,479 | $188,950 | 70 | $188,950 | $15,353 | $30,586 |
| 2022 | $535,132 | $291,586 | $205,384 | $200,156 | 65 | $200,156 | $16,586 | $27,906 |
| 2021 | $450,335 | $33,563 | $104,957 | $99,258 | 9 | $99,258 | $33,563 | $29,597 |
| 2020 | $520,344 | $14,946 | $110,724 | $104,844 | 25 | — | $14,946 | $29,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Melanie Crockard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 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.
The largest 2024 grants included $62,500 to TKE Foundation Inc. for a board chair 125th gift, the second year of a pledge; $35,000 to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania for its annual Tocqueville campaign; and $10,000 to TKE Foundation Inc. as an unrestricted annual gift. Other grants included $7,350 to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, $5,500 to Pittsburgh Opera, and $5,000 each to Waynesburg University and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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.
Frequently asked questions 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-PF. 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-PF.
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-PF 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-PF.
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-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Melanie Crockard Foundation?
James and Melanie Crockard Foundation reported $421K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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. See mission & focus areas ↑
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 ↑
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 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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