Crain Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3618818 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Goldfinch Foundation | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Basblue | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| The Ensworth Fund | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Next Door Recovery | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Goodwill | Nashville, TN | Unerstricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $66,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601999349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3618818
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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