The Crunch Foundation Inc
The Crunch Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K.
The Crunch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Crunch Foundation Inc gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,697
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,697
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,697
- Total assets
- $12,390
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Crunch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Crunch Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 955% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Organizations Syracuse, NY | Various (53) Charitable Purposes and Missions | $66,697 |
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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 | $12,390 | $90,431 | $89,431 | $66,697 | 1 | $66,697 | — | $890 |
| 2023 | $11,390 | $55,432 | $53,829 | $50,762 | 1 | $50,762 | — | $372 |
| 2022 | $9,787 | $35,696 | $33,079 | $29,243 | 1 | $29,243 | $2 | $610 |
| 2021 | $7,170 | $12,972 | $6,345 | $6,320 | 1 | $6,320 | $1 | $153 |
| 2020 | $543 | $26,315 | $28,419 | $15,260 | 13 | — | $3 | $162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crunch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $890 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Crunch Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Dolgon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vance Lederman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Crunch Foundation Inc
How much does The Crunch Foundation Inc give each year?
The Crunch Foundation Inc gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 1 grant.
How large is The Crunch Foundation Inc?
The Crunch Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $890 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Crunch Foundation Inc operate?
The Crunch Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Crunch Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Crunch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1499992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work The Crunch Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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