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Private foundation · LONGVIEW, TX · EIN 752698267

THE CRAIN FOUNDATION

✓ Latest filing reports an application path

Grant application snapshot · FY2024 IRS filing

What an applicant should know first

Application path

Reported in the filing

Use the filing instructions below, then confirm the current process.

Reported deadline

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME

Historical filing information; verify directly with the foundation.

Typical reported grant

$418–$36,000

Median $5,000 in the latest filing.

Typical grant

$418–$36,000

median $5,000

Giving (latest FY)

$2,664,848

145 grants · FY2024

Assets

$46,178,092

gives nationally

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Grant application details · FY2024 IRS filing

How to apply — from the foundation's own filing

Application form & materials: EXPLANATION OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION, PROPOSED AMOUNT AND USE, PROOF OF THEIR IRS EXEMPT STATUS (LETTER RULING) OR THAT THEY ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYING INCOME TAX.

Deadlines: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME

Restrictions: GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING AS SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS OR SIMILAR EXEMPTION.

Contact: ANN LACY CRAIN · P O BOX 2146, LONGVIEW, TX, 75606 · 9037588276

This is historical public-record information, not a current invitation or guarantee. Confirm the process, deadline, and eligibility directly with the foundation before applying.

Recent grants (from FY2024 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL · HOUSTON, TX PRIVATE RELIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL $760,000
LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS · LONGVIEW, TX PROMOTION OF VISUAL ARTS $195,000
TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS THE · LONGVIEW, TX FOR THE SPRING GALA $101,600
ST LUKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH · HOUSTON, TX GENERAL SUPPORT $100,000
ST JOHN'S SCHOOL · HOUSTON, TX FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION $86,000
LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL THE · LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION $78,000
AUSTIN TRINITY SCHOOL · AUSTIN, TX GENERAL CONTRIBUTION $75,000
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS OF LONGV · LONGVIEW, TX GENERAL CONTRIBUTION $2,500
MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS · DALLAS, TX GENERAL CONTRIBUTION $5,000
MEALS ON WHEELS MINISTRY INC · LONGVIEW, TX GENERAL CONTRIBUTION $5,000
Application questions

Frequently asked about THE CRAIN FOUNDATION

Does THE CRAIN FOUNDATION accept grant applications?

Its FY2024 IRS filing does not mark giving as limited to preselected recipients and reports an application path. Filing information is historical, so confirm current eligibility directly with the foundation.

How do I apply to THE CRAIN FOUNDATION?

The FY2024 filing reports: EXPLANATION OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION, PROPOSED AMOUNT AND USE, PROOF OF THEIR IRS EXEMPT STATUS (LETTER RULING) OR THAT THEY ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYING INCOME TAX.

What is the THE CRAIN FOUNDATION grant application deadline?

The FY2024 filing reports: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME

How much does THE CRAIN FOUNDATION typically award?

Its FY2024 filing shows a typical grant range of $418–$36,000 and a median grant of $5,000. These are historical reported grants, not a promised future award.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2024 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.