The Crew Family Foundation Inc
The Crew Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Plainville, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,279,337. However, its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and describes a plan for complete liquidation and dissolution. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Crew Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Crew Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), top state Ohio. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,279,337
- +156.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,255
- +141.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (41% 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 Crew Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the foundation as the contact and states that no form or materials are required. It lists no deadlines or restrictions on awards; these details are from the filing and are not presented as current instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: The Crew Family Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 100 East Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 793-6955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crew Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($521K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 82 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 40% to Georgia, 10% to Connecticut, 4% to Michigan, and 2% to Texas. The listed grants also included recipients in Massachusetts, Tennessee, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Crew Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $485K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $521,037 |
| Kids Alive International Alpharetta, GA | Donation | $280,000 |
| Map International Brunswick, GA | Donation | $235,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | Donation | $62,000 |
| Cure International Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons Dallas, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Waypoint Adventure Inc Lexington, MA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Valley Community Baptist Church Avon, CT | Donation | $21,500 |
| Agape House of Bristol Bristol, CT | Donation | $15,000 |
| Bloomfield Fire Dept Bloomfield, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,150,781 | $1,297,619 | $1,279,337 | 17 | $1,282,178 | $489,145 | $20,603 |
| 2023 | $258,340 | $163,258 | $508,105 | $498,850 | 16 | $498,850 | $154,003 | $29,299 |
| 2022 | $603,187 | $731,564 | $693,335 | $681,000 | 12 | $681,000 | $248,998 | $49,393 |
| 2021 | $766,650 | $638,174 | $700,144 | $692,600 | 19 | — | $135,340 | $61,119 |
| 2020 | $908,444 | $394,313 | $492,335 | $484,650 | 18 | — | $105,333 | $68,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crew Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes support for vulnerable children, medical care and supplies, services for people with disabilities, and local community needs.
For example, Kids Alive International describes its work as equipping vulnerable and abused children to thrive through education, family strengthening, protective care, and justice advocacy. MAP International describes itself as a Christian organization providing medicines and health supplies to people in need. CURE International says its children’s hospitals provide surgical care for children with disabilities in a compassionate Christian environment. Waypoint Adventure says it uses adventure to help people with disabilities discover their purpose, talents, and strengths.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,279,337. Grants ranged from $500 to $521,037, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed grants were $521,037 to Fidelity Charitable, $280,000 to Kids Alive International, $235,000 to MAP International, $62,000 to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation, and $50,000 to CURE International. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “donation.”
The 2023 filing states that the foundation did not restrict its giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. Because that filing is marked final and describes a liquidation and dissolution plan, those filing-era details should not be treated as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ted J Crew as president and director; Peggy L Crew as secretary and director; and Kim Crew, Pam Baker, and Janet Wade as directors.
The Crew Family Foundation Inc is led by Ted J. Crew, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted J. Crew
President Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Crew
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy L. Crew
Secretary Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Wade
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 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 Crew Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Crew Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Crew Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $499K across 16 grants.
What is The Crew Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Crew Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $75,255, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crew Family Foundation Inc that year got $71K on average.
Where does The Crew Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Crew Family Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (40%) and Connecticut (10%).
Does The Crew Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Crew Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (17 grants).
Who are The Crew Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Crew Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($521,037), Kids Alive International ($280,000) and Map International ($235,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Crew Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes support for vulnerable children, medical care and supplies, services for people with disabilities, and local community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crew Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists the foundation as the contact and states that no form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Crew Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Crew Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Crew Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Crew Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1191170. 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 October 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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