The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $76,100 to charitable organizations, including arts, education, cultural, health, food-service, and other organizations.
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation gave $76K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $4,476
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $162,271
- +2717.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 556-1707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($27K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to New York, 5% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to Florida and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation gives
- 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
In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $27,300 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts New York City, NY | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Layola High School Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| ALS Association Woodland Hills, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Georgetown UNI Washington, DC | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,500 |
| Ebmrf Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,000 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,250 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles, CA | Sec 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $162,271 | $487,414 | $92,425 | $76,100 | 17 | $76,100 | $243,712 | $1,947 |
| 2023 | $5,760 | $17,500 | $11,740 | — | — | — | — | $284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 include support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts says it encourages, sponsors, and promotes innovative work in the arts. Project Angel Food says it improves health and fights food insecurity in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. Meals on Wheels West says it provides home-delivered meals and wellness checks to people who are unable to shop or provide for themselves.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $76,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $27,300, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $27,300 to The UCLA Foundation, $15,000 to Foundation for Contemporary Arts, $10,000 to Layola High School, and $5,000 each to LACMA and the ALS Association.
Other listed 2024 grants included $2,500 to Georgetown Uni, $2,000 to EBMRF, $1,250 to Hammer Museum, and $1,000 each to Project Angel Food, Meals on Wheels West, AMNH, and Museum of Modern Art. Wounded Warrior Project Inc. also received $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sherri Crichton as president and Bonnie Grey as secretary.
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation is led by Sherri Crichton, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherri Crichton
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Grey
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Sherri Crichton Family Foundation
How much does The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation give each year?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation gave $76K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,476, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation give grants?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sec 501(C)(3) Organization" (17 grants).
Who are The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The UCLA Foundation ($27,300), Foundation for Contemporary Arts ($15,000) and Layola High School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation reported $162K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts says it encourages, sponsors, and promotes innovative work in the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sherri Crichton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2943206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Sherri Crichton Family 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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