How to apply
There is no specific form for the application. The application must include information about the organization requesting the grant and a specific explanation of the purpose for which the grant is sought. Contact: Andrew D Crichton, 6471 Ridley Jewell Road, Columbia, Tn, 9316266393 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation IncNashville, TN | General support | $50K |
| The Land Trust for TennesseeNashville, TN | General support | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sc TnColumbia, TN | General support | $25K |
| Maury Regional Healthcare FndnColumbia, TN | General support | $20K |
| Miracle League of ColumbiaSpring Hill, TN | General support | $20K |
| Friends of Chattanooga PrepChattanooga, TN | General support | $20K |
| East Lake Expression EngineChattanooga, TN | General support | $20K |
| Well Outreach FoundationSpring Hill, TN | General support | $20K |
| Room in the InnNashville, TN | General support | $20K |
| South Central Family Center IncColumbia, TN | General support | $15K |
| Chatt FoundationChattanooga, TN | General support | $15K |
| Lookout Mountain Presby ChurchLookout Mountain, TN | General support | $15K |
| Hope for the Inner City IncChattanooga, TN | General support | $10K |
| James K Polk Memorial AssociationColumbia, TN | General support | $10K |
| Every Valley Leadership AcademyChattanooga, TN | General support | $10K |
| Abes GardenNashville, TN | General support | $10K |
| Music Health AllianceNashville, TN | General support | $10K |
| Renewal HouseNashville, TN | General support | $10K |
| Wm Magee Ctr for Wellness Education FndnOxford, MS | General support | $10K |
| Maury County Arts GuildColumbia, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| CASA of Maury CountyColumbia, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| National Public RadioNashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
By state: Tennessee 21 · Mississippi 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Crichton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, Tennessee, administered in care of Andrew D Crichton, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Crichton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. There is no specific form for the application. Deadlines: None.
How much does Crichton Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $380K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Crichton Family Foundation give?
Tennessee (21 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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