The Cragg Family Foundation
The Cragg Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $196K.
The Cragg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cragg Family Foundation gave $57K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,274,374
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The Cragg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwestern University ($36K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cragg Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $48K (2021) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| House of Amos Inc Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wesley Community Center Inc Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,274,374 | $199,877 | $70,055 | $57,000 | 7 | $62,214 | $196,140 | $88,421 |
| 2023 | $1,144,552 | $68,738 | $58,644 | $49,000 | 7 | $54,088 | $87,251 | $61,018 |
| 2022 | $1,134,458 | $45,477 | $66,952 | $55,000 | 6 | $60,025 | $37,458 | $55,003 |
| 2021 | $1,155,933 | $125,511 | $58,892 | $48,000 | 6 | $53,361 | $120,118 | $60,544 |
| 2020 | $1,089,314 | $-116,127 | $56,834 | $49,000 | 6 | — | $17,902 | $55,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cragg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cragg Family Foundation is led by Christopher E Cragg, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher E Cragg
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Cragg Dugan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren E Cragg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cragg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 The Cragg Family Foundation
How much does The Cragg Family Foundation give each year?
The Cragg Family Foundation gave $57K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 7 grants.
What is The Cragg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cragg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cragg Family Foundation give grants?
The Cragg Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does The Cragg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cragg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cragg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cragg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southwestern University ($36,000), House of Amos Inc ($5,000) and Museum of Fine Arts Houston ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cragg Family Foundation?
The Cragg Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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 is The Cragg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cragg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1531062. 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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