The Cristal Family Foundation
The Cristal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. It made 17 grants totaling $2,159,535 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations including food, youth, community, and humanitarian organizations.
The Cristal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cristal Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), mostly in Ohio. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,159,535
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,031
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $50,650,147
- +35.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% 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 Cristal Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2830 Attleboro Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 272-7050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cristal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Mind ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 79 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Other leading recipient states were Iowa (9%), Connecticut (6%), California (6%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cristal Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) 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 $111K; repeat grants $136K. How we count
Medians: $88K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $330K (2020) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Mind Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Edwins Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Mercy Corps - Humanitarian Response Fund Boone, IA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Children Hunger Alliance Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $176,800 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Change Summer New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Global Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $100,000 |
| One Voice Maumee, OH | General Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $50,650,147 | $2,720,795 | $2,475,696 | $2,159,535 | 17 | $2,166,416 | $2,452,370 | $2,384,979 |
| 2023 | $37,395,150 | $3,514,193 | $2,026,316 | $1,877,500 | 18 | $1,882,858 | $3,289,670 | $1,984,932 |
| 2022 | $35,935,622 | $326,126 | $2,699,790 | $2,332,500 | 22 | $2,343,363 | $758,426 | $2,020,773 |
| 2021 | $38,279,247 | $7,640,644 | $1,960,261 | $1,835,673 | 14 | $1,841,228 | $7,490,058 | $1,983,494 |
| 2020 | $32,501,151 | $36,003,522 | $353,779 | $330,000 | 8 | — | $83,859 | $469,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cristal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include addressing hunger, supporting grieving children, providing services to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people, and expanding opportunities for students from under-resourced communities. For example, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources so neighbors facing hunger can thrive. Experience Camps describes its work as providing camps and year-round programs that help grieving children develop coping skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,159,535. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest awards included $300,000 to ONE MIND, $250,000 each to EDWINS and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and $200,000 to Mercy Corps – Humanitarian Response Fund. Other 2024 recipients included Children Hunger Alliance ($176,800), Experience Camps ($125,000), Homeboy Industries ($125,000), Change Summer ($100,000), Global Cleveland ($100,000), and One Voice ($100,000).
Among those grantees, Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Change Summer says it provides students from under-resourced communities with summer experiences intended to build independence, curiosity, confidence, and responsibility. Global Cleveland says it works to connect international people with opportunities in Northeast Ohio and foster an inviting community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael A Cristal and Jeffrey D Cristal as co-presidents. Directors listed are Julie A Cristal, Sara P Cristal, Susan M Cristal, Ryan M Cristal, Natasha Sanchez Cristal, Andrew M Cristal, and Mark R Goetzmann.
The Cristal Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey D. Cristal, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey D. Cristal
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Cristal
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie A. Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natasha Sanchez Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara P. Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan M. Cristal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R. Goetzmann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam D. Cristal (2020–2022) — Director
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 Cristal Family Foundation
How much does The Cristal Family Foundation give each year?
The Cristal Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 18 grants.
What is The Cristal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cristal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $127,031, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cristal Family Foundation that year got $111K on average.
Where does The Cristal Family Foundation give grants?
The Cristal Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (9%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants).
Does The Cristal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cristal Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cristal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cristal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include One Mind ($300,000), Edwins ($250,000) and Greater Cleveland Food Bank ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cristal Family Foundation?
The Cristal Family Foundation reported $50.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cristal Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cristal Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Cristal Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cristal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3716808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cristal Family 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Cristal Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cristal-family-foundation-morg_960dd85d772b4b27b9f323358b347abe
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