Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc

MANHASSET, NY EIN: 11-2537407

The Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1980 and based in Manhasset, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and makes grants to support charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$661K

-60.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+139.3% YoY

Grant Count

-30.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$58K

+245.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved with:

Education
Health
Cancer research
Alzheimer's disease
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 30 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending March 2024). Grant sizes typically range from $10,000 to $200,000.

Grant Range

s typically range from $10,000 to $200,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.2M (82%)

Maryland $252K (9%)

California $200K (8%)

Florida $10K (0%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

District of Columbia $500 (0%)

Illinois $500 (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New York

Cities

BaltimoreBostonBridgehamptonBrooklynChicagoDavieEast HamptonFarmingdaleHagerstownHamiltonHauppaugeHempsteadHicksvilleLake WorthMabhassetManhassetMiddle IslandNew Hyde ParkNew YorkPort Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:

Total Assets: $1,654,605
Total Revenues: $56,580
Total Expenses: $435,850
Total Giving: $435,600

As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:

Total Assets: $660,897
Total Revenues: $19,339
Total Expenses: $1,042,782
Net Income: -$1,023,443

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$660,897	$1,654,605	$2,034,416
Revenue	$19,339	$56,580	$38,903
Expenses	$1,042,782	$435,850	$977,750
Qualifying Distributions	$1,042,782	$435,850	$977,750
Net Investment Income	$49,892	$56,580	$38,903
Distributable Amount	$53,114	$87,138	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Colgate University ($850,000), Brady Urological Institute ($125,000), Feerick Center at Fordham Law ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY MEALS ON WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$500
LONG ISLAND ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA CENTER WESTBURY, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$10,000
NORTH SHORE CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$3,000
THE RAMAZ SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$5,000
INNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$5,000
FIVER CHILDRENS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$500
NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION NEW HYDE PARK, NY	CANCER RESEARCH	$5,000
THE INN - INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK HEMPSTEAD, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$1,000
SESAME WORKSHOP NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$500
LONG ISLAND CARES HAUPPAUGE, NY	H. CHAPIN FOOD BANK	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Linda L Cronin serves as Treasurer and Director of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DENIS F CRONIN	PRES./DIR.	8	—
LINDA L CRONIN	TREAS./DIR.	8	—

Contact Information

Address: 1295 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030-3035

Telephone: 516-365-9205

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Education • Health • Cancer research • Alzheimer's disease • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity & Amounts** The foundation made 30 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending March 2024). Grant sizes typically range from $10,000 to $200,000. **Recent Grants (Fiscal Year Ending March 2024)** | Grantee | Grant Description | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | | Fordham Law School Bargaining Committee | Diversity Programs | $200,000 | | Colgate University | Athletics Programs | $25,000 | | Long Island Alzheimers and Dementia Center | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 | The foundation a…

Where does Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc's EIN?

Linda and Denis Cronin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2537407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.