Private foundation · EIN 26-1400615 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Catherine H and John H Crawford III Family Foundation Inc

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: 24 grants paid, $575K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$575K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uga FoundationAthens, GAUnrestricted$160K
Global VillageDecatur, GAUnrestricted$110K
College AimAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$50K
Wilderness WorksAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$50K
City of RefugeAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$30K
Agape Youth and Family CenterAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$25K
Atlanta Community Food Bank IncAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$25K
Community Foundation of Ne Ga IncDuluth, GAUnrestricted$20K
Drew UniversityMadison, NJUnrestricted$20K
FaithClayton, GAUnrestricted$20K
Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MAUnrestricted$20K
Community PantryClayton, GAUnrestricted$15K
Atlanta Botanical GardensAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Camp KudzuAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Camp Twin LakeAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Holy InnocentsAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Ga Public BroadcastingAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$3,000
Lake Burton Civic AssociationClayton, GAUnrestricted$3,000
Museum of Contemporary Art of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,500
Cherokee Youth FoundationCanton, GAUnrestricted$1,040
Empty Stocking FundAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
Agape HospiceMarietta, GAUnrestricted$100
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$100
St John AugustaAugusta, GAUnrestricted$100

By state: Georgia 22 · New Jersey 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Catherine H and John H Crawford III Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of John H Crawford III, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Catherine H and John H Crawford III Family Foundation Inc 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 Catherine H and John H Crawford III Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $575K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Catherine H and John H Crawford III Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (22 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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