Private foundation · EIN 95-3676334 · Laguna Hills, California

The Crean 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: 104 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $10K. 96% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
104
$3.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$64M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 104 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orangewood Foundation - Samueli AcaSanta Ana, CAEducation Programs.$500K
Children's BureauLos Angeles, CAPrograms for disadvantaged children.$250K
Anaheim Family YMCAAnaheim, CAPrograms for youth and development of new athletic facilities.$215K
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CASupport for foster youth.$205K
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAFunctional Medicine Program.$200K
Concordia University FoundationIrvine, CAConstruction of new music, worship and theology building.$200K
Children's Hospital of Oc FoundatioOrange, CAPediatric Medical Care.$118K
Alzheimer's Orange CountyIrvine, CAPrograms for people with alzheimer's disease.$100K
Friends of Santa Ana ZooSanta Ana, CAMaintenance of animal exhibits.$100K
Uci MindIrvine, CAMedical research.$100K
Crean Lutheran High SchoolIrvine, CAEducation.$65K
The Priority CenterSanta Ana, CAAssistance for at risk families to prevent child abuse.$50K
Big Brothersbig SistersSanta Ana, CAPrograms for children.$35K
ChildhelpNewport Beach, CATreatment and Prevention of Child Abuse.$25K
YMCA of Orange CountyTustin, CARecreation programs for the needy.$25K
Philharmonic Society of OcIrvine, CAMusic programs.$25K
Lutheran Church of the MasterLos Angeles, CAReligious programs.$21K
The Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAShelter for alcoholics.$20K
Angel FacesEncinitas, CASeminars to build self-esteeem for burn victims.$20K
FIRST Step House of Orange CountyCosta Mesa, CAPrograms for alcoholic rehabilitation.$20K
The Shea Center for Therapeutic RidSan Juan Capistrano, CAPrograms for disabled children.$20K
Laguna Beach Seniors IncLaguna Beach, CAIncrease outreach to seniors.$20K
World Fit Foundation IncEncinitas, CAFitness program for children.$20K
Chapman UniversityOrange, CAEducation.$15K
The Prentice SchoolSanta Ana, CAEducation programs.$15K
Discovery Cube Orange CountySanta Ana, CAStem educational programs at the science center.$15K
Illumination FoundationOrange, CAAssistance for homeless families.$15K
California Youth ServicesLaguna Hills, CASubstance abuse counseling for youth.$13K
Gloria Dei Lutheran ChurchDana Point, CAReligious programs.$11K
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAFood and shelter for the poor.$10K
American Heart AssociationIrvine, CAMedical Research.$10K
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CATraining of dogs to assist the vision impaired.$10K
Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CAPrograms for visually impaired children.$10K
Second Harvest Food Bank of OcIrvine, CAFood for the poor and homeless.$10K
FacesFullerton, CAPrograms for children.$10K
Boys Girls Club of Central Orange CIrvine, CAAssistance of teenagers to obtain employment.$10K
Acacia Adult Day ServicesGarden Grove, CAPrograms for seniors.$10K
Laura's HouseLadera Ranch, CAShelter for abused women and children.$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesLos Angeles, CACamp program for children with cancer.$10K
Support the Enlisted Project IncSan Diego, CAAssistance for military veterans.$10K
Share Ourselves CorporationCosta Mesa, CAMedical, food and clothing for poor people.$10K
The Winston SchoolDel Mar, CAEducation programs.$10K
Meals on Wheels Orange CountyAnaheim, CAPrograms for seniors.$10K
KidworksSanta Ana, CAPrograms for at-risk children.$10K
Hope BuildersSanta Ana, CAJob training program for at-risk youth.$10K
Vcc the Gary CenterVista, CAJob training for at-risk youth.$10K
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CAMusic programs for children.$10K
CASA de AmmaSan Juan Capistrano, CAAssistance of adults with special needs.$10K
Working Wardrobes for a New StartSanta Ana, CAHelp people overcome challenges to achieve employment.$10K
Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CAMusic programs for children.$10K
Thomas House Family ShelterGarden Grove, CAServices for homeless and at-risk families.$10K
Hd-CareIrvine, CAResearch regarding Huntington's Disease.$10K
The Villa Center IncSanta Ana, CATreatment for substance abuse.$10K
Vanguard UniversityCosta Mesa, CAEducation of college students.$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of OcIrvine, CAProgram for terminally ill children.$7,500
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSanta Ana, CAMedical research.$6,000
Lutheran Church of the MasterCorona del Mar, CAReligious programs.$5,200
Moms Orange CountySanta Ana, CAAssistance for new parents and their babies.$5,000
Santa Catatlina Island Tuna Club FoAvalon, CAMaintaining the forests of Santa Catalina Island.$5,000
OneocSanta Ana, CAAssistance to charitable organizations.$5,000

By state: California 100 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · North Dakota 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Crean Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Hills, California, administered in care of New Look Publishing Co, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 The Crean 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 The Crean Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 104 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Crean Foundation give?

California (100 grants), Florida (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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