Grants paid in 2025
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cato InstituteWashington, DC | Host committee-co-chair | $1.0M |
| Institute for JusticeArlington, VA | General Administration | $500K |
| Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MI | General administration | $500K |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | General Administration | $500K |
| Becket FundWashington, DC | General Administration | $300K |
| The Reason FoundationLos Angeles, CA | General Administration | $100K |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DE | General Administration | $100K |
| Independent InstituteOakland, CA | David J Theroux Chair | $75K |
| The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC | General Administration | $50K |
By state: District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 2 · Michigan 1 · California 2 · Delaware 1
About this foundation
E L Craig Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Joplin, Missouri, administered in care of David Jones, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does E L Craig 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 E L Craig Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 9 grants, a median of $300K.
Where does E L Craig Foundation give?
District of Columbia (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jasper County Association for Social Service Incsince 1953 | Joplin, MO | $72K20 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.4M |