Private foundation · EIN 84-3716808 · Shaker Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cristal Family 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: 17 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $100K. 53% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$2.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in OH
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$51M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
One MindCleveland, OHGeneral fund$300K
EdwinsCleveland, OHGeneral fund$250K
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHGeneral fund$250K
Mercy Corps - Humanitarian Response FundBoone, IAGeneral fund$200K
Children Hunger AllianceCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$177K
Experience CampsWestport, CTGeneral fund$125K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$125K
Change SummerNew York, NYGeneral fund$100K
Global ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral fund$100K
One VoiceMaumee, OHGeneral fund$100K
American Cancer Society - Pan Am Bike RideHillsborough, NJGeneral fund$100K
Boys Hope Girls HopeSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$75K
Facing Historypeace LiteracyBoston, MAGeneral fund$75K
City ClubClevelando, OHGeneral fund$63K
City Mission of ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral fund$50K
Hope RecoveryClinton, INGeneral fund$40K
Hunger NetworkCleveland, OHGeneral fund$30K

By state: Ohio 9 · Iowa 1 · Connecticut 1 · California 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Cristal Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shaker Hts, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Cristal Family 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 Cristal Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 17 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Cristal Family Foundation give?

Ohio (9 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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