Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation
The Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $703,250, with 98% of grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation at a glance
In short: Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation gave $703K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $703,250
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,311
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,504,643
- +16.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% 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 Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo 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: 100 Maple Park Blvd 130, St Clair Shores, MI 48081
Phone: (586) 445-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ascension St John Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 179 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Massachusetts and Colorado each received 1%; Georgia and Pennsylvania each accounted for 0% when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% 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 $593K (2020) to $869K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $703K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Foundation Detroit, MI | Operating Fund | $100,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Operating Fund | $100,000 |
| Rose Hill Foundation Holly, MI | Operating Fund | $100,000 |
| Holy Family Church Detroit, MI | Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| IHM Sisters Monroe, MI | Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Loyola High School Detroit, MI | Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| JT Mestdagh Foundation Stclair Shores, MI | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena Academy Wixom, MI | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| U of D Jesuit High School Detroit, MI | Science Laboratory | $25,000 |
| YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha Central Lake, MI | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,504,643 | $1,940,054 | $762,756 | $703,250 | 33 | $705,430 | $2,649,593 | $940,345 |
| 2023 | $7,327,513 | $761,560 | $796,754 | $747,000 | 31 | $749,470 | $721,369 | $763,435 |
| 2022 | $7,337,567 | $371,921 | $966,178 | $868,886 | 38 | $908,887 | $322,630 | $745,889 |
| 2021 | $7,926,590 | $710,524 | $732,486 | $636,750 | 36 | $665,607 | $656,645 | $851,009 |
| 2020 | $7,974,425 | $691,953 | $661,030 | $592,736 | 41 | — | $646,689 | $689,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $940K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Rose Hill Foundation says it raises and manages funds for Rose Hill Center, which provides treatment programs for adults with mental illness. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra describes its work as bringing people together through music, performances, community initiatives, and student-focused music education. Guest House says it provides information, education, treatment, and care to support recovery from addiction among Catholic clergy, religious, and seminarians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $703,250. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants listed were $100,000 each to Ascension St John Foundation, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Rose Hill Foundation, all for operating support. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to Holy Family Church, IHM Sisters, and Loyola High School. The filing also lists $25,000 for a science laboratory at U of D Jesuit High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond M. Cracchiolo as president and trustee; Jane E. Cracchiolo, Heidi Cracchiolo Bell, Dennis Mitzel, and Christi Cracchiolo Small as trustees; and Dennis Mitzel as treasurer and trustee. Maria Mitzel is listed as secretary.
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation is led by Raymond M. Cracchiolo - Dec, President & Trustee on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond M. Cracchiolo - Dec
President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christi Cracchiolo Small
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Mitzel
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Cracchiolo Bell
Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane E. Cracchiolo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Mitzel
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond M. Cracchiolo (2020–2023) — President & Trustee
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 Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation
How much does Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation give each year?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation gave $703K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $747K across 31 grants.
What is Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's typical grant size?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,311, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation give grants?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Grosse Pointe, MI (3 grants), Stclair Shores, MI (2 grants) and Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (2 grants).
Does Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's largest grantees?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ascension St John Foundation ($100,000), Detroit Symphony Orchestra ($100,000) and Rose Hill Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $705K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $940K (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 Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo 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 Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's EIN?
Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2556359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo 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 September 2026.
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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