The Crotty Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 83-0368529

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made 13 grants totaling $950,539, all listed for general support, to charitable organizations in several states.

Key facts about The Crotty Family Foundation Inc

In short: The Crotty Family Foundation Inc gave $951K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-0368529
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$950,539
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$73,118
Median grant
$4,500
New grantees (estimate)
31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024)
Total assets
$12,276,421
Primary geography
New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.3M

+25.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$951K

-39.9% YoY

Grant Count

13

-23.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

-21.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crotty Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $548K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Crotty Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

31%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $66K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.

  • 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 174% of 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education and neurodiversity, poverty alleviation, hunger and homelessness, and services for children and families affected by cancer. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated foundation mission.

For example, EYE TO EYE describes its work as improving educational experiences and outcomes for students who learn differently and advancing a more equitable and inclusive society. Children International says it works with people around the world to fight poverty by investing in children and youth and supporting their communities. Hunger Related Events says it raises awareness and money to address hunger and homelessness. WHY ME says it provides programs and services to help children and families coping with childhood cancer.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $950,539. Grants ranged from $35 to $525,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest awards were $525,000 to EYE TO EYE and $350,000 to Children International; both were designated for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Andre House of Arizona and USC Roski School, also for general support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (55%) and Missouri (37%). Arizona and California each received 3%, and Massachusetts received 1%.

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonWorcesterLos AngelesSouthboroughNew YorkNatickPhoenixCarlsbadHarrisonburgLynnAlbuquerqueBaltimoreFalmouthNeedhamScottsdaleStowBrooklineChicagoDanversEagan

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M21 grants2020 17 grants2021 16 grants2022 17 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $908K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $951K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Eye to Eye: $525KEye to Eye$525KChildren International: $350KChildren International$350KAndre House of Arizona Inc: $25KAndre House of Arizona Inc$25KUSC Roski School: $25KUSC Roski School$25KMa General Hosptial Cancer Center: $9KMa General Hosptial CancerCenter$9KJames Madison University: $6KJames Madison University$6KHunger Related Events: $5KHunger Related Events$5KSt Matthews Church: $2KSt Matthews Church$2KStamford Public Education Foundation: $2KStamford Public EducationFoundation$2KGolf Fore Africa: $1KGolf Fore Africa$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Eye to Eye ($525K). Together the top 10 received $950K.

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

68<$50K2$50–100K5$100–250K4$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 84 (81%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eye to Eye New York, NYGeneral Support$525,000
Children International Kansas City, MOGeneral Support$350,000
Andre House of Arizona Inc Phoenix, AZGeneral Support$25,000
USC Roski School Los Angeles, CAGeneral Support$25,000
Ma General Hosptial Cancer Center Boston, MAGeneral Support$8,900
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAGeneral Support$6,250
Hunger Related Events Edina, MNGeneral Support$4,500
St Matthews Church Southborough, MAGeneral Support$2,000
Stamford Public Education Foundation Stamford, CTGeneral Support$2,000
Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZGeneral Support$1,030

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $12,276,421 $4,549,899 $1,116,004 $950,539
2023 $9,768,147 $7,455,612 $1,728,672 $1,582,111
2022 $3,876,801 $1,515,688 $1,080,041 $962,264
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$12,276,421$9,768,147$3,876,801
Revenue$4,549,899$7,455,612$1,515,688
Expenses$1,116,004$1,728,672$1,080,041
Qualifying Distributions$955,453$1,586,476$962,264
Net Investment Income$1,342,035$6,124,211—
Distributable Amount$547,777$259,400$136,271

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Thomas J Crotty Co Bga as president and Sharolyn K Crotty Co Bga as clerk.

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas J. Crotty Co Bga, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Thomas J. Crotty Co Bga

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharolyn K. Crotty Co Bga

    Clerk

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/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.

Contact

Mailing address: 260 Franklin Street 1510, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 948-3800

Frequently asked questions about The Crotty Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Crotty Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc gave $951K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.

What is The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $73,118, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crotty Family Foundation Inc that year got $89K on average.

Where does The Crotty Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).

Does The Crotty Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Eye to Eye ($525,000), Children International ($350,000) and Andre House of Arizona Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Crotty Family Foundation Inc?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $955K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $548K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Crotty Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education and neurodiversity, poverty alleviation, hunger and homelessness, and services for children and families affected by cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Crotty Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Crotty Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0368529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Crotty Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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