Private foundation · EIN 47-2067475 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Croen 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: 32 grants paid, $254K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$254K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milwaukee Jewish FederationMilwaukee, WIDonor advised fund$50K
Milwaukee Repertory TheatreMilwaukee, WIGeneral$43K
Acts Housing IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$25K
SecurefuturesMilwaukee, WIGeneral$15K
Urban Ecology Center IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$12K
United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha CountyMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Jewish Museum MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
College Possible MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,000
All-In MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILPediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery program$5,000
Children's Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Coa Youth and Family CentersMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Coalition for Youth Children & Families IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
North Park Elementary SchoolChicago, ILGeneral$5,000
Planned Parenthood of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Sherman Phoenix FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
United Community CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Abcd After Breast Cancer DiagnosisGlendale, WIGeneral$2,500
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500
Milwaukee Public Library FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500
Reading & Math IncMinneapolis, MNWisconsin reading corps$2,500
ACLU FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Hear WisconsinWest Allis, WIGeneral$2,000
Jewish Family ServicesMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Meta HouseMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Milwaukee Parks FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000
Reach Out and ReadBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Vision Forward Association IncWest Allis, WIGeneral$2,000
Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 28 · Illinois 2 · Minnesota 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Croen Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, administered in care of Frederick Croen, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Croen 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 Croen Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $254K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Croen Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (28 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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