The Crebs Family Foundation
The Crebs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Upland, California. Its 2024 filing states that it makes discretionary grants in support of qualified philanthropic endeavors in education, social welfare, historical and environmental preservation, medical and scientific research, and cultural pursuits.
The Crebs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Crebs Family Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,250
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $87,960
- -21.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 The Crebs Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Sally A. Crebs and obtain an application from the address listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Sally A Crebs
Mailing address: 2110 N Laurel Ave, Upland, CA 91786
Phone: (702) 837-8415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crebs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Through Housing Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients (82%), followed by Tennessee (7%), Kansas (5%), Utah (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Crebs Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $500 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $51K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Through Housing Foundation Rancho Cucamonga, CA | General | $10,150 |
| Upland Police Officers Association Upland, CA | Community Programs | $2,200 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation San Marino, CA | General | $1,600 |
| Shriners for Children Pasadena, CA | General | $1,300 |
| Warrior for Children Upland, CA | General | $1,300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General | $1,200 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | General | $1,000 |
| National Charity League Irvine, CA | General | $700 |
| Allen Jackson Ministires Murfreesboro, TN | General | $550 |
| Titan Athletic Boosters San Marino, CA | Athletic Programs | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,960 | $202 | $23,575 | $22,500 | 18 | $1,241 |
| 2023 | $111,333 | — | $21,575 | $19,225 | 13 | $699 |
| 2022 | $132,908 | $5 | $64,472 | $38,171 | 21 | $7,289 |
| 2021 | $197,375 | $23 | $60,459 | $39,078 | 20 | $11,049 |
| 2020 | $257,811 | $69 | $84,492 | $51,400 | 17 | $13,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crebs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in housing and poverty, services for children, school athletics, mentoring, animal welfare, veterans’ assistance, and public advocacy. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation: Hope Through Housing Foundation says it works to break generational poverty by advocating for policies and implementing programs that empower residents and communities; Warrior for Children says it advocates for at-risk and traumatized infants and children; and Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters says it pairs young people with volunteers in professionally supported mentoring relationships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $22,500. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,150, with a median of $525. Its largest 2024 grant was $10,150 to Hope Through Housing Foundation. Other notable awards included $2,200 to Upland Police Officers Association, $1,600 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, $1,300 each to Shriners for Children and Warrior for Children, and $1,200 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sally A. Crebs as president, Raymond Crebs as vice president, Stephanie Giardina as secretary, and Stacie Crebs as treasurer.
The Crebs Family Foundation is led by Sally A. Crebs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally A. Crebs
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Crebs
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Crebs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Giardina
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Crebs Family Foundation
How much does The Crebs Family Foundation give each year?
The Crebs Family Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 13 grants.
What is The Crebs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Crebs Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $525, and its average grant was $1,250, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crebs Family Foundation that year got $550 on average.
Where does The Crebs Family Foundation give grants?
The Crebs Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (7%) and Kansas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Upland, CA (2 grants) and San Marino, CA (2 grants).
Does The Crebs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Crebs Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Crebs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Crebs Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Through Housing Foundation ($10,150), Upland Police Officers Association ($2,200) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($1,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Crebs Family Foundation?
The Crebs Family Foundation reported $88K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $202.
What does The Crebs Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in housing and poverty, services for children, school athletics, mentoring, animal welfare, veterans’ assistance, and public advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crebs Family Foundation?
Contact Sally A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Crebs Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Crebs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Crebs Family Foundation's EIN?
The Crebs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0433312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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