Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc
The Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Maine.
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc gave $210K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Maine. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,525
- +243.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +185.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,476
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $305,487
- +5037.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (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 Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Lee Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 438-9174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boothbay Region YMCA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 1% went to recipients in South Carolina. The listed grants also included recipients in California and New York, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Region YMCA Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $50,000 |
| Boothbay Opera House Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $35,000 |
| Boothbay Community Resource Council Brunswick, ME | General | $20,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory East Boothbay, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Region Historical Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Sea Science Center East Boothbay, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine Bath, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $7,000 |
| Maine Preservation Society Yarmouth, ME | General | $7,000 |
| Boothbay Region District Nursing Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $6,000 |
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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 | $305,487 | $509,407 | $209,865 | $209,525 | 20 | $209,865 | $1,902 | $3,644 |
| 2023 | $5,946 | $2 | $61,300 | $61,000 | 7 | $61,300 | — | $1,231 |
| 2022 | $67,244 | $6,281 | $97,020 | $96,518 | 18 | $97,020 | — | $5,450 |
| 2021 | $157,983 | $243,738 | $179,907 | $179,607 | 17 | $179,907 | — | $3,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in wildlife rehabilitation, marine mammal rescue, education, cultural programming, community services, and historic preservation. For example, Marine Mammals of Maine describes its mission as rescuing injured, sick, and abandoned marine mammals and educating the public; Avian Haven describes its work as rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild birds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $209,525. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $50,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Boothbay Region YMCA, $35,000 to Boothbay Opera House, and $20,000 to Boothbay Community Resource Council. Other grants included $15,000 each to Bigelow Laboratory, Boothbay Region Historical, and Boothbay Sea Science Center; $10,000 to Marine Mammals of Maine; and $5,000 to Avian Haven. Lighthouse for Life received $3,000, Island Institute received $2,500, and Maine Maritime Museum received $25.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Craig as vice president and George Craig as president.
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc is led by George Craig, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Craig
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Craig
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc
How much does Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc gave $210K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 7 grants.
What is Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $10,476, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boothbay Harbor, ME (8 grants), East Boothbay, ME (2 grants) and Bath, ME (2 grants).
Does Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boothbay Region YMCA ($50,000), Boothbay Opera House ($35,000) and Boothbay Community Resource Council ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc reported $305K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in wildlife rehabilitation, marine mammal rescue, education, cultural programming, community services, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1533338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susan-and-george-craig-family-foundation-inc-morg_5404f0fad7c949c2b031b86a93809b71
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