The Crotty Family Foundation Inc
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.
The Crotty Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $950,539
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,118
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $12,276,421
- +25.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Crotty Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 260 Franklin Street 1510, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 948-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Crotty Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eye to Eye ($525K). Together the top 10 received $950K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 84 (81%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $908K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $951K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eye to Eye New York, NY | General Support | $525,000 |
| Children International Kansas City, MO | General Support | $350,000 |
| Andre House of Arizona Inc Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| USC Roski School Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ma General Hosptial Cancer Center Boston, MA | General Support | $8,900 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | General Support | $6,250 |
| Hunger Related Events Edina, MN | General Support | $4,500 |
| St Matthews Church Southborough, MA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Stamford Public Education Foundation Stamford, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $1,030 |
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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 | $12,276,421 | $4,549,899 | $1,116,004 | $950,539 | 13 | $955,453 | $1,342,035 | $547,777 |
| 2023 | $9,768,147 | $7,455,612 | $1,728,672 | $1,582,111 | 17 | $1,586,476 | $6,124,211 | $259,400 |
| 2022 | $3,876,801 | $1,515,688 | $1,080,041 | $962,264 | 16 | $962,264 | — | $136,271 |
| 2021 | $3,441,154 | $3,685,822 | $968,599 | $943,257 | 17 | $943,257 | $3,407,382 | — |
| 2020 | $783,408 | $31,486 | $964,238 | $907,505 | 21 | — | $3,763 | $48,279 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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