The Crawford Family Foundation
The Crawford Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $464K.
The Crawford Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Crawford Family Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,000
- -81.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -81.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,456,674
- +14.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Crawford Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Crawford Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 17% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2026) to $200K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc San Francisco, CA | For Charitable Distribution | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,456,674 | $468,139 | $42,611 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $463,639 | $175,268 |
| 2025 | $3,031,146 | $244,644 | $160,000 | $160,000 | 1 | $160,000 | $244,644 | $161,413 |
| 2024 | $2,946,502 | $68,632 | $167,300 | $160,000 | 1 | $161,750 | $94,662 | $151,729 |
| 2023 | $3,045,170 | $214,023 | $196,403 | $180,000 | 9 | $181,750 | $209,273 | $146,807 |
| 2022 | $3,027,550 | $399,852 | $199,676 | $190,000 | 9 | $190,000 | $394,176 | $171,724 |
| 2021 | $2,827,374 | $103,629 | $212,000 | $200,000 | 9 | — | $95,282 | $163,140 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crawford Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Crawford Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jessica Carmen Mulligan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lee Sponaugle
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barabara Huppe
Presidentdirector
President & Director → Presidentdirector, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George E Mulligan
Officerdirector
Director & Officer → Officerdirector, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M Sponaugle
Officerdirector
Director & Officer → Officerdirector, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wm Lee Sponaugle (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Crawford Family Foundation
How much does The Crawford Family Foundation give each year?
The Crawford Family Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $160K across 1 grant.
How large is The Crawford Family Foundation?
The Crawford Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (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.
Where does The Crawford Family Foundation operate?
The Crawford Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Utah, Vermont.
What is The Crawford Family Foundation's EIN?
The Crawford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1724534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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