Willman-Crowley Foundation
The Willman-Crowley Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including the arts, education, religious life, human services, humanitarian relief, and environmental conservation.
Willman-Crowley Foundation at a glance
In short: Willman-Crowley Foundation gave $101K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Washington. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,450
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,623
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,409,415
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (49% 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 Willman-Crowley 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: 103 Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98109-3217
Phone: (253) 266-0319
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willman-Crowley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church United Methodist ($21K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 39% to recipients in New York. Other recipient-state shares were 8% for the District of Columbia, 2% for Virginia, and 1% for Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willman-Crowley Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $73K (2020) to $101K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church United Methodist New York, NY | To support general operations and missions | $20,750 |
| The 5th Avenue Theatre Seattle, WA | General support for non-profit theatre | $20,000 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | To support institution of higher learning | $9,950 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To support human relief organization | $6,500 |
| Broadway Inspirational Voices New York, NY | To support concerts and outreach programs | $6,000 |
| Pipeline Theatre Company New York, NY | To support non-profit theatre productions | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Seattle, WA | To support health and human services organization | $2,500 |
| Childrens Aid Society New York, NY | Support for social services to children | $2,500 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | Support for non-profit theatre company | $2,500 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Seattle, WA | Support for general operation of non-profit arts organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,409,415 | $75,942 | $106,077 | $101,450 | 28 | $106,077 | $71,315 | $98,616 |
| 2023 | $1,432,703 | $54,330 | $98,978 | $94,250 | 24 | $98,978 | $49,602 | $89,536 |
| 2022 | $1,472,827 | $42,688 | $80,300 | $74,500 | 14 | $80,300 | $46,909 | $89,357 |
| 2021 | $1,509,972 | $75,566 | $95,606 | $88,750 | 14 | $95,606 | $68,710 | $94,968 |
| 2020 | $1,497,519 | $30,384 | $79,347 | $72,800 | 26 | — | $21,037 | $82,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willman-Crowley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K 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 went to organizations including theatres, a symphony, a university, religious organizations, human-services providers, a humanitarian relief organization, and a conservation organization. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; the Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Freedom Education Project Puget Sound says it offers a college program inside the Washington Correction Center for Women and works to increase educational access for women prisoners and former prisoners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $101,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,750, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $20,750 to Christ Church United Methodist, $20,000 to the 5th Avenue Theatre, $9,950 to the University of Puget Sound, and $6,500 to World Central Kitchen. Other recipients included Broadway Inspirational Voices ($6,000), Pipeline Theatre Company ($3,000), Seattle Repertory Theatre ($2,500), Seattle Symphony Orchestra ($2,500), the Salvation Army ($2,500), and the Nature Conservancy ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth W. Willman and Rosemary C. Willman as officers and directors.
Willman-Crowley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth W Willman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary C Willman
Trustee
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 Willman-Crowley Foundation
How much does Willman-Crowley Foundation give each year?
Willman-Crowley Foundation gave $101K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 24 grants.
What is Willman-Crowley Foundation's typical grant size?
Willman-Crowley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,623, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willman-Crowley Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Willman-Crowley Foundation give grants?
Willman-Crowley Foundation's top state is Washington, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (39%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (11 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Tacoma, WA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Willman-Crowley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Willman-Crowley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willman-Crowley Foundation's largest grantees?
Willman-Crowley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church United Methodist ($20,750), The 5th Avenue Theatre ($20,000) and University of Puget Sound ($9,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willman-Crowley Foundation?
Willman-Crowley Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willman-Crowley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including theatres, a symphony, a university, religious organizations, human-services providers, a humanitarian relief organization, and a conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willman-Crowley 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 Willman-Crowley Foundation's EIN?
Willman-Crowley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6629933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Willman-Crowley 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Willman-Crowley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/willman-crowley-foundation-morg_14b00350e56c4c57bec53dda7d6e547f
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