AI Summary
The KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
Abuse prevention
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH
FORRESTON, IL
$114K
9%

Metropolitan Family Services
Merrionette Park, IL
$70K
5%
PADS Lake County Inc
Waukegan, IL
$41K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION?
No. KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION give?
KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, 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 KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $104 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, Metropolitan Family Services, and PADS Lake County Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION?
KAREN R & JOHN T CROTTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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