The Crawford Idema Family
The Crawford Idema Family is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing says it makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations exclusively in the Santa Barbara, California, and Concord, Massachusetts, areas, with current interests including the environment, substance abuse, critical needs, and gay and lesbian resources.
The Crawford Idema Family at a glance
In short: The Crawford Idema Family gave $504K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $504,000
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,011,616
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Crawford Idema Family
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of inquiry with the requested information; send a full proposal only upon request. The filing gives no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Philip C Vanderwilden - The Crawfor
Mailing address: 100 Main Street 325, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 318-0505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crawford Idema Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($50K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it makes grants exclusively in the Santa Barbara, California, and Concord, Massachusetts, areas. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Crawford Idema Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 36 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2019) to $504K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Pacific Pride Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Calm Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Community Environmental Council Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,011,616 | $1,442,068 | $836,277 | $504,000 | 36 | $674,570 | $328,187 | $613,347 |
| 2024 | $6,756,561 | $618,651 | $748,941 | $431,500 | 34 | $597,221 | $266,931 | $547,339 |
| 2023 | $6,885,304 | $121,043 | $660,617 | $359,000 | 32 | $518,895 | — | $508,961 |
| 2022 | $7,424,718 | $1,033,750 | $661,275 | $362,250 | 31 | $514,374 | — | $482,522 |
| 2021 | $7,166,597 | $615,407 | $702,125 | $389,500 | 31 | $562,732 | $380,020 | $469,780 |
| 2020 | $7,253,170 | $381,856 | $635,146 | $327,500 | 26 | — | $173,187 | $395,513 |
| 2019 | $7,506,460 | $310,520 | $640,215 | $327,500 | 31 | — | $98,898 | $401,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crawford Idema Family reported a distributable amount of $613K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing lists environment, substance abuse, critical needs, and gay and lesbian resources as current areas of grantmaking interest. Its 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, children’s services, hospice care, and autism services.
Grantees describe their work in these terms: the Environmental Defense Center protects and enhances the local environment through education, advocacy, and legal action; the Community Environmental Council works on environmental issues affecting California’s Central Coast, including climate change; and Pacific Pride Foundation works to meet the needs of a diverse population and build a thriving, visible LGBTQ+ community. Foodbank of Santa Barbara County describes its work as providing food and nutrition education to address hunger in the county. Nashoba Learning Group says it supports children and adults with autism to function with greater productivity and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $504,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $50,000 to Planned Parenthood in Santa Barbara; $25,000 each to Court Appointed Special Advocates, Environmental Defense Center, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Hospice of Santa Barbara, Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, and Pacific Pride Foundation; and $20,000 each to CALM, Community Environmental Council, and Los Padres Forest Watch.
The foundation’s filing instructs applicants to begin with a letter of inquiry that includes a project description, requested grant amount, brief agency history, and contact person. Full proposals should be sent only if requested. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing lists no deadlines. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Santa Barbara, California, and Concord, Massachusetts, areas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Crawford Jr as president, Nancy S Crawford as treasurer, Mary-Wren Vanderwilden as clerk, and Philip C Vanderwilden as executive director. It also lists Thomas Crawford IV, Nancy Ruiz Crawford, Susan C Adams, Peter T Crawford, Pieter van Meeuwen, and Ian Barense as directors.
The Crawford Idema Family is led by Philip C. Vanderwilden, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip C. Vanderwilden
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$166K (2019) → $190K (2025)
Thomas Crawford Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Ruiz Crawford
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter T. Crawford
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pieter Van Meeuwen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan C. Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Crawford IV
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ian Barense
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary-Wren Vanderwilden
Clerk
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $190K, to Philip C Vanderwilden (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Crawford Idema Family
How much does The Crawford Idema Family give each year?
The Crawford Idema Family gave $504K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $432K across 34 grants.
What is The Crawford Idema Family's typical grant size?
The Crawford Idema Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crawford Idema Family that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Crawford Idema Family give grants?
The Crawford Idema Family gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (27 grants), Goleta, CA (3 grants) and Concord, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Crawford Idema Family's largest grantees?
The Crawford Idema Family's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($50,000), Court Appointed Special Advocates ($25,000) and Environmental Defense Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Crawford Idema Family?
The Crawford Idema Family reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $675K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $613K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Crawford Idema Family fund?
The foundation’s filing lists environment, substance abuse, critical needs, and gay and lesbian resources as current areas of grantmaking interest. Its 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, children’s services, hospice care, and autism services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crawford Idema Family?
Submit a letter of inquiry with the requested information; send a full proposal only upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Crawford Idema Family's EIN?
The Crawford Idema Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3473310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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