The Crean Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Hills, California · EIN 95-3676334 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$71.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangewood Foundation - Samueli Aca | Santa Ana, CA | Education Programs. | $500,000 |
| Army and Navy Academy | Carlsbad, CA | Tuition assistance for low income students. | $250,000 |
| Anaheim Family YMCA | Anaheim, CA | Programs for youth and development of new athletic facilities. | $215,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Functional Medicine Program. | $200,000 |
| Concordia University Foundation | Irvine, CA | Construction of new music, worship and theology building. | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital of OC Foundatio | Orange, CA | Pediatric Medical Care. | $117,500 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County | Irvine, CA | Programs for people with alzheimer's disease. | $100,000 |
| Friends of Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana, CA | Maintenance of animal exhibits. | $100,000 |
| Crean Lutheran High School | Irvine, CA | Education. | $65,000 |
| The Priority Center | Santa Ana, CA | Assistance for at risk families to prevent child abuse. | $50,000 |
| New Vista School Foundation | Laguna Hills, CA | Tuition assistance for low income students. | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Orange County | Tustin, CA | Recreation programs for the needy. | $25,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Oc | Irvine, CA | Music programs. | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Master | Los Angeles, CA | Religious programs. | $20,800 |
| The Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Shelter for alcoholics. | $20,000 |
| First Step House of Orange County | Costa Mesa, CA | Programs for alcoholic rehabilitation. | $20,000 |
| The Shea Center for Therapeutic Rid | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Programs for disabled children. | $20,000 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | Increase outreach to seniors. | $20,000 |
| World Fit Foundation Inc | Encinitas, CA | Fitness program for children. | $20,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | Newport Beach, CA | Student scholarships. | $20,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Education. | $15,000 |
| The Prentice School | Santa Ana, CA | Education programs. | $15,000 |
| Discovery Cube Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | STEM educational programs at the science center. | $15,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | Orange, CA | Assistance for homeless families. | $15,000 |
| California Youth Services | Laguna Hills, CA | Substance abuse counseling for youth. | $12,500 |
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | Dana Point, CA | Religious programs. | $11,440 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Food and shelter for the poor. | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Irvine, CA | Medical Research. | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central Orange C | Irvine, CA | Assistance of teenagers to obtain employment. | $10,000 |
| Acacia Adult Day Services | Garden Grove, CA | Programs for seniors. | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Los Angeles, CA | Camp program for children with cancer. | $10,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc | San Diego, CA | Assistance for military veterans. | $10,000 |
| Share Ourselves Corporation | Costa Mesa, CA | Medical, food and clothing for poor people. | $10,000 |
| The Winston School | Del Mar, CA | Education programs. | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Programs for seniors. | $10,000 |
| Vcc the Gary Center | Vista, CA | Job training for at-risk youth. | $10,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Music programs for children. | $10,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | Music programs for children. | $10,000 |
| Thomas House Family Shelter | Garden Grove, CA | Services for homeless and at-risk families. | $10,000 |
| The Villa Center Inc | Santa Ana, CA | Treatment for substance abuse. | $10,000 |
| Vanguard University | Costa Mesa, CA | Education of college students. | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of OC | Irvine, CA | Program for terminally ill children. | $7,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Medical research. | $6,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Master | Corona Del Mar, CA | Religious programs. | $5,200 |
| MOMS Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Assistance for new parents and their babies. | $5,000 |
| Santa Catatlina Island Tuna Club Fo | Avalon, CA | Maintaining the forests of Santa Catalina Island. | $5,000 |
| Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA | Educational programs for children. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Food and shelter for the homeless. | $5,000 |
| The All-American Boys Chorus | Costa Mesa, CA | Music program. | $5,000 |
| Child Guidance Center Inc | Santa Ana, CA | Treatment and prevention of child abuse. | $5,000 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | Yorba Linda, CA | Educational programs. | $5,000 |
| Friendship Shelter Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | Self-Sufficiency programs for the homeless. | $5,000 |
| Probation Community Action Associat | Huntington Beach, CA | Program for at-risk youth. | $5,000 |
| Straight Talk Clinic Inc | Santa Ana, CA | Counseling services for adolescents. | $5,000 |
| Veterans Legal Institute | Tustin, CA | Legal assistance for military veterans. | $5,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Educational programs for children. | $5,000 |
| Hurtt Family Health Clinic | Tustin, CA | Medical services for the underserved. | $5,000 |
| Lestonnac Free Clinic | Orange, CA | Medical assistance for under served families. | $5,000 |
| International Game Fish Association | Dania Beach, FL | Fish research conservation and education. | $4,500 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Rehabilitation of militiary veterans. | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($793,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,176,940 | 104 |
| 2023 | $3,076,940 | 109 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532449349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3676334
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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