E L Craig Foundation
Invitation OnlyJoplin, Missouri · EIN 44-6015127 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $500,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATO Institute | Washington, DC | Host committee-co-chair | $1,000,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General Administration | $500,000 |
| Acton Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General administration | $500,000 |
| Donors Trust | Alexandria, VA | General Administration | $500,000 |
| Becket Fund | Washington, DC | General Administration | $300,000 |
| The Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | David J Theroux Chair | $75,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General Administration | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,125,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $3,100,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $525,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103575
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6015127
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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