The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Royal Oak, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,500
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,300
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $296,503
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cranbrook Institute of Science ($10K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $71K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Institute of Science Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Riverview School East Sandwich, MA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Aim High School Farmington Hills, MI | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Love Team Tessa Royal Oak, MI | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $296,503 | $25,711 | $31,420 | $26,500 | 5 | $28,250 | $22,786 | $20,078 |
| 2024 | $302,212 | $54,820 | $24,050 | $19,500 | 5 | $19,500 | $17,610 | $19,257 |
| 2023 | $288,168 | $15,321 | $22,174 | $17,900 | 5 | $17,900 | $5,868 | $17,853 |
| 2022 | $294,598 | $5,653 | $28,004 | $23,500 | 6 | $23,500 | $1,149 | $18,318 |
| 2021 | $316,949 | $23,503 | $31,508 | $28,500 | 4 | $28,500 | $20,763 | $20,113 |
| 2020 | $324,954 | $22,126 | $78,348 | $70,500 | 5 | — | $19,251 | $19,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanor Lynn Costin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Margaret Petrie
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Ann Tisserand
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret B. Cresswell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheena Cresswell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Mary Brice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Cresswell (2020–2021) — Secretary · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cresswell Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 5 grants.
What is The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%).
Does The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cranbrook Institute of Science ($10,000), Riverview School ($10,000) and Aim High School ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc reported $297K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3483412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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