The Creatura Foundation
The Creatura Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $120,318 to charitable organizations.
The Creatura Foundation at a glance
In short: The Creatura Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,318
- +180.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +187.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,231
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,360
- Total assets
- $2,599,216
- +57.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Creatura Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 Riverside Dr Ph-C, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 961-7137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Creatura Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Act Group ($33K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Pennsylvania, 3% to California, and 2% to Connecticut. The state associated with 8% of grant dollars is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Creatura Foundation gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $25,980 |
| The Act Group New York, NY | Charitable | $25,095 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health Hartsdale, NY | Charitable | $10,450 |
| Women on Web | Charitable | $9,717 |
| The Act Group New York, NY | Charitable | $7,813 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | Charitable | $5,225 |
| PPGNY Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,225 |
| MedicalStudents for Choice Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,082 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Charitable | $5,080 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health Hartsdale, NY | Charitable | $4,051 |
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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 | $2,599,216 | $592,926 | $129,869 | $120,318 | 23 | $120,318 | $85,585 | $100,768 |
| 2023 | $1,650,154 | $518,417 | $47,554 | $42,938 | 8 | $42,938 | $17,353 | $55,902 |
| 2022 | $829,254 | $505,388 | $31,949 | $24,355 | 2 | $24,355 | $6,634 | $27,504 |
| 2021 | $519,481 | $544,490 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Creatura Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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 organizations whose own stated missions address reproductive health and rights, legal and policy advocacy, education, and support for grassroots organizations.
For example, Physicians for Reproductive Health says it organizes and amplifies medical providers to advance sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Pregnancy Justice says it defends the rights of pregnant people through criminal defense, advocacy, research, and field support. Barnard College describes its mission as providing a high-quality liberal arts education to young women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $120,318. Grant amounts ranged from $972 to $25,980, with a median grant of $2,360.
Among the largest reported grants were $25,980 to NEO Philanthropy Inc., $25,095 and $7,813 to The Act Group, $10,450 and $4,051 to Physicians for Reproductive Health, and $9,717 to Women on Web. Other recipients included Barnard College, PPGNY, Medical Students for Choice, and the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Creatura as President & CEO.
The Creatura Foundation is led by Chris Creatura, President & CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Creatura
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
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 The Creatura Foundation
How much does The Creatura Foundation give each year?
The Creatura Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 8 grants.
What is The Creatura Foundation's typical grant size?
The Creatura Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,360, and its average grant was $5,231, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Creatura Foundation give grants?
The Creatura Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Hartsdale, NY (2 grants).
Does The Creatura Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Creatura Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are The Creatura Foundation's largest grantees?
The Creatura Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Act Group ($32,908 across 2 grants), Neo Philanthropy Inc ($25,980) and Physicians for Reproductive Health ($14,501 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Creatura Foundation?
The Creatura Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Creatura Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address reproductive health and rights, legal and policy advocacy, education, and support for grassroots organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Creatura Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Creatura Foundation's EIN?
The Creatura Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3870736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Creatura Foundation 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). The Creatura Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-creatura-foundation-morg_5cb0e87b2bb0424f8ca84bb2cbb91343
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