The Critz Family Foundation Inc
The Critz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $231K. Net investment income was $516K.
The Critz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Critz Family Foundation Inc gave $231K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,441
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,721
- -51.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $115,721
- Total assets
- $3,713,304
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Critz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Savannah Community Foundation ($231K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Critz Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $105K (2020) to $240K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Community Foundation Savannah, GA | Community Outreach - Cash | $170,000 |
| Savannah Community Foundation Savannah, GA | Community Outreach - See Attached Securities | $61,441 |
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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 | $3,713,304 | $845,469 | $255,874 | $231,441 | 2 | $233,158 | $516,234 | $241,351 |
| 2024 | $3,130,813 | $789,987 | $268,832 | $240,000 | 1 | $241,684 | $563,131 | $211,572 |
| 2023 | $2,602,554 | $511,086 | $133,792 | $127,500 | 4 | $127,500 | $4,190 | $177,890 |
| 2022 | $2,225,471 | $473,336 | $229,785 | $223,500 | 7 | $223,500 | $75,635 | $161,116 |
| 2021 | $1,981,709 | $427,150 | $134,050 | $127,000 | 3 | $127,000 | $60,163 | $150,887 |
| 2020 | $1,689,498 | $443,509 | $199,276 | $105,000 | 4 | — | $102,810 | $102,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Critz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $241K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Critz Family Foundation Inc is led by Dale C. Critz Jr., Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale C. Critz Jr.
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra L. Critz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
L. Cay Critz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Crawford Baxter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valerie Georgevitch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lila W. Critz (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dale C. Critz Sr. (2020–2022) — Chairman
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 Critz Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Critz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Critz Family Foundation Inc gave $231K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 1 grant.
How large is The Critz Family Foundation Inc?
The Critz Family Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $241K (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 is The Critz Family Foundation Inc?
The Critz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Savannah, GA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Critz Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Critz Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia.
What is The Critz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Critz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4751621. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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