Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation
The Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Durango, Colorado. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including human services, music and the arts, community services, education, scholarships, and religion.
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation gave $49K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,250
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,539
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $581,734
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (93% 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 Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family 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: 14 Perins Vista Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5858
Phone: (970) 799-0148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Durango Food Bank ($4K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. New York received 5%, while Minnesota and Utah each received 1%. The listed grants included organizations in Durango and other Colorado communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $49K (2021) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Durango Food Bank Durango, CO | Needy | $4,000 |
| San Juan Symphony Durango, CO | Music | $4,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Durango, CO | Religion | $4,000 |
| United Way of SW Colorado Durango, CO | Needy & other community services | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America CO Branch Durango, CO | Needy | $3,000 |
| With Arms Open Wide NYPD Massapequa, NY | Family assistance | $2,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Manna Soup Kitchen Durango, CO | Needy & culinary school scholarships | $2,000 |
| Music in the Mountains Durango, CO | Music | $2,000 |
| Durango Choral Society Durango, CO | music | $1,500 |
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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 | $581,734 | $85,475 | $57,215 | $49,250 | 32 | $49,250 | $49,511 | $39,523 |
| 2023 | $592,019 | $16,467 | $59,157 | $49,500 | 33 | $59,157 | $6,810 | $36,691 |
| 2022 | $636,041 | $-41,056 | $59,977 | $49,500 | 30 | $49,500 | $9,698 | $40,976 |
| 2021 | $717,994 | $43,105 | $62,537 | $48,500 | 25 | $62,537 | $11,494 | $50,355 |
| 2020 | $755,026 | $136,096 | $63,795 | $53,000 | 25 | — | $135,723 | $43,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 2024 filing describes charitable activity supporting services for people in need, music and arts, and community services. Its grants included support for food assistance, music organizations, scholarships, education, religious organizations, and other community services.
Grantee organizations describe their work in their own terms. The Durango Food Bank says it works with the community to feed and empower neighbors in need. The San Juan Symphony describes its role as contributing to cultural enrichment in the Four Corners through live performances and collaborative efforts. Music in the Mountains says it produces a summer music festival and year-round youth education programming. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on school-district programs, recovery meeting space, adult education, family partnerships, and women’s self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $49,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,000 each to Durango Food Bank, San Juan Symphony, and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; $3,000 each to United Way of SW Colorado and Volunteers of America CO Branch; and $2,500 to With Arms Open Wide NYPD. Other grants included $2,000 to Ft Lewis College Fdn scholarship fd, Manna Soup Kitchen, and Music in the Mountains.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry S Crawford, Elizabeth Crawford, Lucinda Ann James, Kimberly Crawford Tucker, Melissa Christine Dastrup, Sarah Elizabeth Campbell, and Katherine Crawford Uhl as co-trustees.
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Crawford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Crawford Uhl
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Crawford Tucker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry S Crawford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucinda Ann James
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Christine Dastrup
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Elizabeth Campbell
Co-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 Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation
How much does Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation give each year?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation gave $49K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 33 grants.
What is Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,539, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation give grants?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durango, CO (25 grants).
Does Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Needy" (5 grants), "Scholarships" (4 grants) and "Music" (4 grants).
Who are Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Durango Food Bank ($4,000), San Juan Symphony ($4,000) and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation reported $582K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes charitable activity supporting services for people in need, music and arts, and community services. Its grants included support for food assistance, music organizations, scholarships, education, religious organizations, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family 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 Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's EIN?
Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6398346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larry and Elizabeth Crawford Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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