Marie Crowley Foundation
The Marie Crowley Foundation is a private foundation based in Saranac, Michigan. Its stated activity is limited solely to grantmaking, and it awarded 39 grants totaling $140,213 in 2024.
Marie Crowley Foundation at a glance
In short: Marie Crowley Foundation gave $140K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,213
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,595
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,255,537
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (25 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (54% 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 Marie Crowley Foundation
- How to Apply
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An application should include a narrative of the project or program, its purpose, and the amount required. Unless initiated by the trustee, Nevada is the only geographic area served.
- Contact
Application contact: Wilda Terrile
Mailing address: PO Box 48, Saranac, MI 48881
Phone: (616) 642-6841
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marie Crowley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hunt for a Cure ($15K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 184 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 21% to recipients in Nevada. The filing states that, unless a grant is initiated by the trustee, Nevada is the only geographic area served.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marie Crowley Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 39 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $140K (2024) to $214K (2020). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt for a Cure Kentwood, MI | Gen Charitable | $15,000 |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment Reno, NV | Gen Charitable | $10,000 |
| PBS Reno, NV | Gen Charitable | $10,000 |
| IFF Livestock Grand Rapids, MI | Gen Charitable | $9,500 |
| Soaring Above Teen Center Ionia, MI | Gen Charitable | $6,000 |
| San Luis Friends of the NRA Fairfax, VA | Gen Charitable | $5,873 |
| Kurt Casseli Fountation Murrieta, CA | Gen Charitable | $5,000 |
| Niraa San Antonio, TX | Gen Charitable | $5,000 |
| Se Oaklahome State University Durant, OK | Gen Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rimrock Foundation Billings, MT | Gen Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,255,537 | $358,720 | $271,467 | $140,213 | 39 | $165,949 | $33,607 | $192,307 |
| 2023 | $3,125,684 | $218,814 | $230,583 | $144,528 | 34 | $169,835 | $44,036 | $180,210 |
| 2022 | $3,137,453 | $-1,855 | $326,489 | $197,568 | 38 | $221,572 | $38,896 | $187,109 |
| 2021 | $3,420,797 | $519,346 | $285,381 | $200,190 | 40 | $223,894 | $506 | $216,009 |
| 2020 | $3,188,304 | $260,235 | $291,464 | $213,938 | 33 | — | $19,570 | $190,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie Crowley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Hunt for a Cure says it raises funds for cystic fibrosis medical research; Rimrock Foundation describes its work as creating opportunities for people impacted by addiction and mental illness; and Camp Roger says it seeks to help children encounter and celebrate God’s love through relationships and experiences in nature. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $140,213. Awards ranged from $340 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest were Hunt for a Cure in Michigan ($15,000), Nevada Youth Empowerment in Nevada ($10,000), PBS in Nevada ($10,000), IFF Livestock in Michigan ($9,500), and Soaring Above Teen Center in Michigan ($6,000). The listed purposes for these large grants were “GEN CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wilda J Terrile is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Marie Crowley Foundation is led by Wilda J. Terrile, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wilda J. Terrile
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$30K (2022) → $28K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Wilda J Terrile (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marie Crowley Foundation
How much does Marie Crowley Foundation give each year?
Marie Crowley Foundation gave $140K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 34 grants.
What is Marie Crowley Foundation's typical grant size?
Marie Crowley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,595, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marie Crowley Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marie Crowley Foundation give grants?
Marie Crowley Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (21%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saranac, MI (6 grants), Reno, NV (4 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants) and Belding, MI (4 grants).
Does Marie Crowley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Marie Crowley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen Charitable" (37 grants).
Who are Marie Crowley Foundation's largest grantees?
Marie Crowley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hunt for a Cure ($15,000), Nevada Youth Empowerment ($10,000) and PBS ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marie Crowley Foundation?
Marie Crowley Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (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 Marie Crowley Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marie Crowley Foundation?
An application should include a narrative of the project or program, its purpose, and the amount required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marie Crowley Foundation's EIN?
Marie Crowley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0362044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Marie Crowley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marie-crowley-foundation-morg_fbb394693a094470b7cdd5c2e66ad285
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