Private foundation · Longview, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Crain Foundation
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $87,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,500 to $20,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $87,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Franklin County · plus 137 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $88K | 8 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $83K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Ann Lacy Crain · Longview · (903) 758-8276
- What to send
- 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
- Limits
- Grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations qualifying as sec. 501(c)(3) organizations or similar exemption.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jon OwensController
- Rogers L CrainVp/director
- B Walter Crain IIIVp/director
- Ann Lacy Crain IIVp/director
- Darren GroceVp & secretary
- Jim DeborahVp & treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching contribution (1 grant)
- For liberal arts education services (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 8 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.