McCrea Foundation
McCrea Foundation is a private foundation based in Placida, Florida. In its 2026 filing, it reported 34 grants totaling $320,000 to charitable organizations, including schools, hospitals, arts organizations, and conservation groups.
McCrea Foundation at a glance
In short: McCrea Foundation gave $320K across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state Connecticut. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $320,000
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,412
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,874,083
- +7.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (25% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McCrea Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11492 Creekside Way, Placida, FL 33946
Phone: (503) 888-1085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCrea Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Trustees of Westminster School Inc ($80K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 172 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (25%), Florida (22%), Wyoming (12%), Tennessee (11%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCrea Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−18%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 81% 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 (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2019) to $389K (2023). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Westminster School Inc Simsbury, CT | General Support | $80,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Arlington, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boca Grand Healthclinic Foundation Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Art Practice Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boca Grande Art Center Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy Andover, NH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,874,083 | $841,944 | $372,837 | $320,000 | 34 | $325,750 | $797,820 | $400,943 |
| 2025 | $6,392,083 | $338,123 | $404,718 | $340,000 | 34 | $343,000 | $313,732 | $383,479 |
| 2024 | $6,445,476 | $485,508 | $468,160 | $383,750 | 42 | $393,231 | $440,500 | $365,370 |
| 2023 | $6,394,729 | $355,718 | $463,063 | $389,000 | 39 | $392,525 | $316,234 | $365,533 |
| 2022 | $6,463,759 | $683,378 | $467,847 | $360,000 | 23 | $372,495 | $624,349 | $419,169 |
| 2021 | $6,238,232 | $-163,292 | $418,507 | $340,000 | 31 | — | $69,775 | $357,597 |
| 2020 | $6,820,031 | $222,130 | $431,954 | $320,000 | 33 | — | $163,971 | $346,288 |
| 2019 | $7,029,855 | $1,716,657 | $410,130 | $300,700 | 42 | — | $1,649,891 | $311,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCrea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Westminster School describes its mission as providing educational programs and related activities to students in grades 9 through 12; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and the Barrier Island Parks Society says it inspires exploration and preservation of natural and historic treasures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $80,000 to Trustees of Westminster School Inc. for general support, $30,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for general support, $25,000 to Trout Unlimited for general support, $20,000 to Boca Grande Healthclinic Foundation for general support, and $15,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital for general support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, Art Practice, Boca Grande Art Center, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, and Proctor Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Edward C Welsh as president, David D Welsh as secretary, and Phoebe W Muzzy and John L Welsh as vice presidents.
McCrea Foundation is led by Edward C. Welsh, President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward C. Welsh
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
David D. Welsh
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
John L. Welsh
Vice President
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Phoebe W. Muzzy
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Edward C Welsh (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McCrea Foundation
How much does McCrea Foundation give each year?
McCrea Foundation gave $320K across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $340K across 34 grants.
What is McCrea Foundation's typical grant size?
McCrea Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,412, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCrea Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does McCrea Foundation give grants?
McCrea Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Wyoming (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Grande, FL (9 grants), Jackson, WY (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does McCrea Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCrea Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCrea Foundation's largest grantees?
McCrea Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Trustees of Westminster School Inc ($80,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($30,000) and Trout Unlimited ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is McCrea Foundation?
McCrea Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (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 McCrea Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Westminster School describes its mission as providing educational programs and related activities to students in grades 9 through 12; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCrea Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 McCrea Foundation's EIN?
McCrea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6052010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does McCrea 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). McCrea Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccrea-foundation-morg_56c9f41f2c98414aac1d4b7414f05a91
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