Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun at a glance
In short: Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun gave $96K across 14 grants in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $96,308
- Grants made (2020)
- 14
- Average grant
- $6,879
- Median grant
- $525
- Primary geography
- Arizona (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7500 N Calle Sin Envidia 11101, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (602) 300-1746
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The remaining grant dollars were reported across New York, Oregon, Georgia, and Virginia, at 1% per state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 14 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $96,308 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $31,115 | $97,158 | $96,308 | 14 | $3,328 | $4,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants went to organizations including the Community Foundation of Southern AZ, Tucson Community Food Bank, Compassion & Choices, Fuller Center for Housing, National Wildlife Federation, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Among its grantees, Ocean Conservancy describes its mission as uniting science, people, and policy to protect the ocean, today and for generations to come. Defenders of Wildlife describes itself as dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $96,308. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $89,263, with a median grant of $525.
The largest grant was $89,263 to Community Foundation of Southern AZ in Tucson, Arizona, for “PROVIDE FUNDS.” Other notable grants included $1,450 to Tucson Community Food Bank; $1,000 each to Compassion & Choices and Fuller Center for Housing; $675 to National Wildlife Federation; $570 to Cornell Lab of Ornithology; and $550 to Animal League Defense Fund. Ocean Conservancy received $100, and Defenders of Wildlife received $50.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Margaret Craig Chrisman, Peter Baker Craig, and Janet Craig Grossman as trustees.
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Janet Craig Grossman
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Margaret Craig Chrisman
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Baker Craig
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun
How much does Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun give each year?
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun gave $96K across 14 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's typical grant size?
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's median grant in 2020 was $525, and its average grant was $6,879, across 14 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun give grants?
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun gives mostly in Arizona: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds" (14 grants).
What does Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including the Community Foundation of Southern AZ, Tucson Community Food Bank, Compassion & Choices, Fuller Center for Housing, National Wildlife Federation, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it contributed 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 ↑
How much is Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's EIN?
Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6234358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Margaret Craig Chrisman Family Foun accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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