Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Boulder, CO EIN: 82-1981007

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $655K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $15K.

Key facts about Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation

In short: Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-1981007
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$68,224
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$68,224
Median grant
$68,224
Total assets
$654,517
Primary geography
Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$655K

+8.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$68K

-9.9% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$68K

-9.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Boulder

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

The SPK Foundation (UK): $68KThe SPK Foundation (UK)$68K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE SPK FOUNDATION (UK) Boulder, CODONATIONS$68,224

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$654,517$600,995$538,265
Revenue$17,358$22,518$10,432
Expenses$111,174$89,808$24,814
Qualifying Distributions$68,224$75,736$9,212
Net Investment Income$14,674$11,229$10,212
Distributable Amount$31,068$28,137$31,560

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Tim Smith

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna-Michelle Smith

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2021

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Tracy

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation

How much does Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation give each year?

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 1 grant.

How large is Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation?

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation reported $655K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation?

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $655K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation operate?

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation's EIN?

Sidney & Phyllis Krystal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1981007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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