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The Crain Foundation

Longview, Texas  ·  EIN 752698267  ·  Private foundation

Based in Longview, Texas, The Crain Foundation has awarded $10.5M across 722 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Episcopal High School. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$2.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$32.4M
Assets (FY2020)
722
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Crain Foundation funds

The Crain Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, men boys.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationmen boysyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Episcopal High School
PRIVATE RELIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TX$760K2024
Episcopal High School
PRIVATE RELIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TX$386K2020
Episcopal High School
PRIVATE RELIGIOUS HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TX$362K2022

How to apply for funding from The Crain Foundation

From The Crain Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Crain Foundation

Does The Crain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Crain Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Crain Foundation fund?
The Crain Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Episcopal High School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Crain Foundation give in grants?
The Crain Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.5M over 722 grants.
Where is The Crain Foundation located?
The Crain Foundation is based in Longview, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752698267.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Crain Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Crain Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.