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THE CREAN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.2M in grants paid to 69 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE, CA
$1.1M
3%
WOMEN'S STEP HOUSE OF ORANGE COUNTY
Laguna Hills, CA
$1M
3%

Hoag Hospital Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
$900K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
104
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 93 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CREAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE CREAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CREAN FOUNDATION give?
THE CREAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Indiana, and Iowa. 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 THE CREAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CREAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CREAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CREAN FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CREAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CREAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, WOMEN'S STEP HOUSE OF ORANGE COUNTY, and Hoag Hospital Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CREAN FOUNDATION?
THE CREAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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