The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation is a private foundation based in Abita Springs, Louisiana. Its 2020 filing reports $156,541 in grants to 15 organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $156,541
- Grants made (2020)
- 15
- Average grant
- $10,436
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This reflects the 2020 filing and is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 28224 Oak Knoll Road, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Phone: (504) 261-1221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Impactassets ($145K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Abita Springs, Louisiana. In 2020, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 2% to New York, and 1% each to the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and California. Listed grantees were also located in other states, including Kansas, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Bethesda, MD | Finance Other Nonprofits | $145,300 |
| Heart to Heart International Lenexa, KS | Community Outreach | $1,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | Immigrant Rights | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Emergency Aid | $1,000 |
| American Humane Society Washington, DC | Animal Protection | $1,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Feed the Hungry | $1,000 |
| St Tammany Humane Society Covington, LA | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc New York, NY | Poverty | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | End Hunger | $1,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | To provide strategic philanthropy and civic leadership to make greater new orleans region greater than ever. | $726 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,194 | $157,292 | $156,541 | 15 | $9,743 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as impact investing and charitable giving, humanitarian relief, food access, animal welfare, poverty reduction, and immigrant rights. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation focus.
For example, ImpactAssets describes its mission as helping donors and investors achieve impact through impact investing and charitable giving. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $156,541. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $145,300, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $145,300 to ImpactAssets in Bethesda, Maryland, for “finance other nonprofits.” Other grants included $1,000 each to Heart to Heart International for community outreach, the National Immigration Law Center for immigrant rights, the International Rescue Committee for emergency aid, and the St. Tammany Humane Society for animal rescue. The filing also lists a $500 grant to The Sewing Machine Project for poverty; the Grateful Garment Project describes its mission as providing needed items to victims of sexual crimes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Lisa E Craig, Alan Saucier, Patrick Regan, and James Regan as trustees.
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alan Saucier
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Regan
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa E. Craig
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Regan
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation
How much does The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation give each year?
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,436, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation give grants?
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (3 grants).
Who are The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Impactassets ($145,300), Heart to Heart International ($1,000) and National Immigration Law Center ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as impact investing and charitable giving, humanitarian relief, food access, animal welfare, poverty reduction, and immigrant rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's EIN?
The Lisa E Craig Family Char Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1609220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Lisa E Craig Family Char 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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