Private foundation · EIN 38-2908362 · Marshall, Michigan

Cronin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause) and its median grant is $26K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $932K total, median $26K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Geographical by Will establishing Foundation, Marshall School District, Calhoun County, Michigan

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$932K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
1st day of the month of the Quarterly Me
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Application form must be submitted including details on the project and/or program including what, where, how, and when, total budget,other sources of income, and 501 (c) (3) qualification Contact: Ronald J Degraw, 203 East Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Mi, 2697819851 Deadlines: 1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause Restrictions: Geographical by Will establishing Foundation, Marshall School District, Calhoun County, Michigan

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marshall Public SchoolsMarshall, MICommunication System$242K
City of MarshallMarshall, MIEaton Park Project$200K
Oaklawn HospitalMarshall, MIGeneral FundGrant$175K
City of MarshallMarshall, MIRiverwalk Project$100K
Playright Sports AcademyAlbion, MIYouth Sports Programming$84K
Marshall Public SchoolsMarshall, MIWeight Room Equipment$45K
Marshall Public SchoolsMarshall, MISTEM Academy Summer Programs$30K
Fountain CinicMarshall, MIHygeinist/Dental Supplies$22K
Brass Band of Battle CreekMarshall, MISummer Camp for Band$10K
Marshall Public SchoolsMarshall, MI6th Grade Sherman Lake Camp$10K
Scouting America Michigan Crossroads CouncilKalamazoo, MIScouting Programs$5,000
City of Marshall-Terra Nova CollectiveMarshall, MIConcert Series$3,000
Albion Care AllianceAlbion, MIToiletries for disadvantaged children$3,000
Marshall Public SchoolsMarshall, MITripod Equipment$2,386

About this foundation

Cronin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Marshall, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Cronin Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application form must be submitted including details on the project and/or program including what, where, how, and when, total budget,other sources of income, and 501 (c) (3) qualification Deadlines: 1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause.

How much does Cronin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $932K across 14 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Cronin Foundation give?

Michigan (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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