McCreight Foundation
McCreight Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $472K.
McCreight Foundation at a glance
In short: McCreight Foundation gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $467K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,866,000
- +152.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $466,500
- +785.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $13,961,827
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McCreight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 4 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 49 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How McCreight Foundation gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $735K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation Seattle, WA | General Operations | $1,850,000 |
| National MS Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Homestead Community Gigi Harbor, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Gigi Harbor Now Gigi Harbor, WA | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $13,961,827 | $463,389 | $1,933,549 | $1,866,000 | 4 | $1,866,678 | $472,268 | $845,540 |
| 2023 | $15,398,116 | $332,136 | $821,211 | $738,000 | 14 | $744,441 | $408,034 | $815,073 |
| 2022 | $15,834,081 | $-332,431 | $914,813 | $802,500 | 7 | $807,244 | $270,835 | $844,413 |
| 2021 | $17,059,679 | $2,223,070 | $1,056,057 | $896,000 | 12 | $898,226 | $2,094,350 | $928,346 |
| 2020 | $15,886,955 | $1,619,453 | $866,469 | $735,000 | 12 | — | $1,511,732 | $786,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCreight Foundation reported a distributable amount of $846K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McCreight Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer McCreight
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn McCreight
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 McCreight Foundation
How much does McCreight Foundation give each year?
McCreight Foundation gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $738K across 14 grants.
What is McCreight Foundation's typical grant size?
McCreight Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $466,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McCreight Foundation give grants?
McCreight Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gigi Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does McCreight Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCreight Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is McCreight Foundation?
McCreight Foundation reported $14.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $846K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McCreight Foundation's EIN?
McCreight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6736878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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