John Cragin Private Foundation
John Cragin Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Missouri and Washington, DC.
John Cragin Private Foundation at a glance
In short: John Cragin Private Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $768), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,448
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $768
- Median grant
- $768
- Total assets
- $181,517
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% 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 John Cragin Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (417) 888-2223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Cragin Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ozark Center- Turn Around Ranch ($768). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 91% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients and 9% to a recipient in Washington, DC. Listed Missouri grantees were in Joplin and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Cragin Private Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $13K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Center- Turn Around Ranch Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Family Self Help Center Inc- Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Thomas Jefferson Independent Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Community Health Clinic of Joplin Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Osage Prairie YMCA Nevada, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Joplin Historical Society Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Tr Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Joplin Family Y Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of SW MO Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
| George a Spiva Center for the Arts Joplin, MO | General Operating | $768 |
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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 | $181,517 | $7,380 | $13,811 | $8,448 | 11 | $10,313 | $3,956 | $11,748 |
| 2023 | $187,935 | $4,697 | $6,509 | — | — | $3,679 | $4,149 | $10,442 |
| 2022 | $189,782 | $3,222 | $16,444 | $12,771 | 11 | $14,084 | $2,482 | $10,508 |
| 2021 | $202,984 | $266,264 | $2,442 | — | — | $914 | $18,459 | $6,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Cragin Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 2024 grants went to organizations including social-service, educational, health, youth, arts, and charitable organizations. For example, the Osage Prairie YMCA says its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The George A. Spiva Center for the Arts describes its mission as celebrating the creative experience through exhibitions, education, and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $8,448 through 11 grants. Each grant was $768. Listed recipients included Ozark Center–Turn Around Ranch, Family Self Help Center, Thomas Jefferson Independent, Community Health Clinic of Joplin, Osage Prairie YMCA, Joplin Historical Society, Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust, Joplin Family Y, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri, George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, and the American National Red Cross. Each received $768 for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists US Bank NA as trustee.
John Cragin Private Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $4K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Cragin Private Foundation
How much does John Cragin Private Foundation give each year?
John Cragin Private Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John Cragin Private Foundation's typical grant size?
John Cragin Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $768, and its average grant was $768, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Cragin Private Foundation give grants?
John Cragin Private Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Joplin, MO (9 grants).
Does John Cragin Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Cragin Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Cragin Private Foundation's largest grantees?
John Cragin Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ozark Center- Turn Around Ranch ($768), Family Self Help Center Inc- ($768) and Thomas Jefferson Independent ($768), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Cragin Private Foundation?
John Cragin Private Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John Cragin Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including social-service, educational, health, youth, arts, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Cragin Private Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 John Cragin Private Foundation's EIN?
John Cragin Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6570438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does John Cragin Private 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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