The Cravens Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 35-7014492 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$595K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Girls Education Collaborative | East Aurora, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| International African Amer Museum | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Org | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Places Journal | San Franscisco, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Low Country Land Trust | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| One Community | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Torn Space Theater | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mass Design Group | Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Coles House Project | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Intl Refugee Assistance Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catskill Forest Association | Arkville, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Knickerbocker Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chips | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catskill Center | Arkville, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $595,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $385,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503389349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7014492
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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