Cronin Foundation
Historical FunderMarshall, Michigan · EIN 38-2908362 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Ronald J DeGraw |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 East Michigan Avenue, Marshall MI 49068 |
| Phone | 2697819851 |
| Form and materials | Application form must be submitted including details on the project and/or program including what, where, how, and when, total budget,other sources of income, and 501 (c) (3) qualification |
| Deadlines | 1st day of the month of the Quarterly Meeting - waived for good cause |
| Restrictions | Geographical by Will establishing Foundation, Marshall School District, Calhoun County, Michigan |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | Communication System | $242,317 |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | Eaton Park Project | $200,000 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Marshall, MI | General FundGrant | $175,000 |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | Riverwalk Project | $100,000 |
| Playright Sports Academy | Albion, MI | Youth Sports Programming | $84,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | Weight Room Equipment | $45,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | STEM Academy Summer Programs | $30,000 |
| Fountain Cinic | Marshall, MI | Hygeinist/Dental Supplies | $22,400 |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Marshall, MI | Summer Camp for Band | $10,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | 6th Grade Sherman Lake Camp | $10,000 |
| Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council | Kalamazoo, MI | Scouting Programs | $5,000 |
| City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective | Marshall, MI | Concert Series | $3,000 |
| Albion Care Alliance | Albion, MI | Toiletries for disadvantaged children | $3,000 |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | Tripod Equipment | $2,386 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $932,103 | 14 |
| 2023 | $888,435 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523509349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2908362
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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