The Crum Foundation

The Crum Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $63M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$63Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Crum Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $4.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Southern Methodist University $525K
  • University of Texas at Austin - Longhorn Foundation $500K
  • University of Texas at Austin - Texas Challenge $400K
  • St Francis Episcopal Day School $395K
  • University of Texas at Austin - McCombs School of Business $300K
  • Small Steps Nurturing Center $225K
  • University of Texas at Austin - The Blanton Museum of Art $225K
  • Yellowstone Academy Inc $210K
  • Camp for All Foundation $165K
  • Ex Students Association of the University of Texas $108K
  • Texas Children's Hospital $100K
  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center $100K
  • YES Prep Public Schools Inc $75K
  • Museum of Fine Arts Houston $70K
  • Chinquapin Preparatory School $60K
  • KIPP Texas Inc - Houston $50K
  • Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston $50K
  • The Methodist Hospital Foundation dba Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $50K
  • Breakthrough Houston $40K
  • EMERGE Fellowship $40K
  • FuelEd Schools Inc $35K
  • Aspen Community Foundation $30K
  • Teach for America Inc - Houston $30K
  • Salesmanship Club of Dallas $30K
  • Dress for Success Houston $30K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$2.7M
  • FY2019$2.9M
  • FY2020$2.8M
  • FY2021$3.4M
  • FY2022$4.4M

About The Crum Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersHouston, Texas
  • EIN760537479
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Crum Foundation?

The Crum Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $63M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Crum Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Crum Foundation?

The Crum Foundation's EIN is 760537479. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Crum Foundation?

Private foundations like The Crum Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Crum Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.