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Est.

1985

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $29.5M in grants paid to 23 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT AND CARRY OUT THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BY SUCH MEANS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MAY DETERMINE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL & SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given
$28.8M
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$125K
Median 2nd year grant
$110K
L
Lester Crown
Board Member
S
Sara Crown Star
Board Member
D
David T Brown
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $28.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, and Covenant Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.