Private foundation · EIN 31-6629933 · Norwalk, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Willman-Crowley 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $101K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$101K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Church United MethodistNew York, NYTo support general operations and missions$21K
The 5th Avenue TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral support for non-profit theatre$20K
University of Puget SoundTacoma, WATo support institution of higher learning$9,950
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo support human relief organization$6,500
Broadway Inspirational VoicesNew York, NYTo support concerts and outreach programs$6,000
Pipeline Theatre CompanyNew York, NYTo support non-profit theatre productions$3,000
Salvation ArmySeattle, WATo support health and human services organization$2,500
Childrens Aid SocietyNew York, NYSupport for social services to children$2,500
Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WASupport for non-profit theatre company$2,500
Seattle Symphony OrchestraSeattle, WASupport for general operation of non-profit arts organization$2,500
Nature ConservancyArlington, VATo support nature preservation$2,500
Freedom Education Project Puget SoundTacoma, WATo support college education program for incarcerated women$2,500
YouthcareSeattle, WASupport for human services organization$2,000
MastervoicesNew York, NYTo support non-profit arts organization$2,000
Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDSNew York, NYTo support health and human services organization$2,000
Wesley Community FoundationDes Moines, WASupport for non-profit eldercare community$1,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo support human service organization$1,500
Queen Anne HelplineSeattle, WATo support human services organization$1,250
St Marks CathedralSeattle, WATo support general operations and missions$1,000
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PATo support general operatons$1,000
FarestartSeattle, WASupport for food security and job training programs$1,000
Classical KingSeattle, WASupport for general operations of community supported radio station$1,000
Epilepsy FoundationBowie, MDSupport for medical research$1,000
Entertainment Community FundNew York, NYSupport for social service agency$1,000
Amas Musical TheatreNew York, NYTo support non-profit theatre$1,000
Nido de EsperanzaNew York, NYTo support organization providing services to vulnerable babies and their families$1,000
Sound GenerationsSeattle, WATo provide support for meals for senior citizens$1,000
Seattle Childrens TheatreSeattle, WASupport for non-profit theatre$1,000

By state: Washington 14 · New York 9 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Willman-Crowley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Willman-Crowley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Willman-Crowley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 28 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Willman-Crowley Foundation give?

Washington (14 grants), New York (9 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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