Private foundation · EIN 27-0905108 · Sandusky, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Crl David 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: 5 grants paid, $200K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$200K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Back to the WildCastalia, OHGeneral operations$120K
Erie County CASA ProgramSandusky, OHGeneral Operationa$25K
Beyond the ChallengeIndependence, OHGeneral Operations$25K
Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife CtrPutinbay, OHGeneral operations$15K
Lake Erie Island ConservancyPutinbay, OHGeneral operations$15K

About this foundation

Crl David Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandusky, Ohio, administered in care of Lynda David, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Crl David 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 Crl David Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Crl David Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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