Private foundation · EIN 23-6243577 · New Holland, Pennsylvania

Crels Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $1.1M. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$1.1M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

About this foundation

Crels Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Holland, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1955. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Crels Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Crels Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 1 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does Crels Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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