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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 75-2698267

The Crain Foundation

A private foundation in Longview, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 145 grants and $2.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ann Lacy Crain
P O Box 2146
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 758-8276
Form and materials
Explanation of requesting organization, proposed amount and use, proof of their IRS exempt status (letter ruling) or that they are a non-profit organization and are exempt from paying income tax.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time
Restrictions
Grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations qualifying as sec. 501(c)(3) organizations or similar exemption.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,664,848

    Grants listed
    145
    Assets, end of year
    $32,203,724

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,787,319

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $31,579,417

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,013,262

    Grants listed
    149
    Assets, end of year
    $31,474,804

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,426,348

    Grants listed
    150
    Assets, end of year
    $32,471,147

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,120,600

    Grants listed
    151
    Assets, end of year
    $32,388,971

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,932,624

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $32,499,697

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,350,336

    Grants listed
    151
    Assets, end of year
    $32,668,454

Grants paid in 2024

145 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Episcopal High SchoolHouston, TX

    Private religious high school

    $760,000
  2. Longview Museum of Fine ArtsLongview, TX

    Promotion of visual arts

    $195,000
  3. Trinity School of TexasLongview, TX

    For the spring gala

    $101,600
  4. St Lukes United Methodist ChurchHouston, TX

    General support

    $100,000
  5. St John's SchoolHouston, TX

    For christian education

    $86,000
  6. Lawrenceville SchoolLawrenceville, NJ

    For private education

    $78,000
  7. Austin Trinity SchoolW Lake Hills, TX

    General contribution

    $75,000
  8. Houston Methodist Hospital FoundatiHouston, TX

    General support

    $70,000
  9. Washington Lee UniversityLexington, VA

    For higher education

    $60,000
  10. First Presbyterian ChurchLongview, TX

    Religious organization

    $55,000
  11. Individual

    For children's advocacy center

    $50,000
  12. Camp for All FoundationHouston, TX

    Special needs summer camp

    $50,000
  13. Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TN

    For liberal arts education services

    $50,000
  14. Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TX

    To serve the poor, hungry, disabled, and otherwise needy.

    $50,000
  15. Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TX

    Promoting youth reading success

    $40,000
  16. St John Divine Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX

    For christian ministry

    $30,000
  17. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $30,000
  18. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Private university

    $26,000
  19. East Texas Food BankTyler, TX

    Community food supply

    $25,000
  20. Panola College FoundationCarthage, TX

    General contribution

    $25,000
  21. Presbyterian Camps at GilmontGilmer, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  22. Texas Children's Hospital HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  23. Houston Food BankHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  24. River Oaks Baptist SchoolHouston, TX

    For christian education

    $21,000
  25. Longview Symphony LeagueLongview, TX

    Promotion of classical music

    $20,500
  26. Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY

    Funding of private university

    $20,000
  27. Christus Good Shepherd FoundationLongview, TX

    Foundation for community health clinic

    $20,000
  28. Individual

    Loyalty fund

    $20,000
  29. Tirr FoundationHouston, TX

    For the advancement of medical technology

    $20,000
  30. Individual

    General support

    $20,000
  31. Sewanee the University of the SouthSewanee, TN

    General support

    $20,000
  32. Buckner InternationalDallas, TX

    Global ministry improving lives

    $15,000
  33. Smu Cox School of BusinessDallas, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  34. Houston Museum of Nat SciencesHouston, TX

    Annual fund

    $12,500
  35. Gregg Co Historical FoundationLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $12,000
  36. Individual

    General contribution

    $10,000
  37. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Medical research

    $10,000
  38. Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH

    Private liberal arts college

    $10,000
  39. Longview World of WondersLongview, TX

    General - for youth education

    $10,000
  40. Individual

    For cancer research

    $10,000
  41. Individual

    For historical theatre production

    $10,000
  42. Bo's PlaceHouston, TX

    General contribution

    $10,000
  43. Individual

    FOR EDUCATION AND CHRISTIAN [individual] CENTER

    $10,000
  44. Communities in Schools of Houston CHouston, TX

    Youth drop out prevention program

    $10,000
  45. The RoseHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  46. Arts LongviewLongview, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  47. Open Door MissionHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  48. Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MT

    General support

    $10,000
  49. Hallsville Area United FundHallsville, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  50. Heartisans MarketplaceLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $10,000
  51. Longview ISD FoundationLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $10,000
  52. Individual

    Child enrichment

    $8,000
  53. Individual

    General support

    $5,700
  54. RemindHouston, TX

    General support

    $5,500
  55. East Texas Alzheimer's AllianceLongview, TX

    General support

    $5,225
  56. Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX

    Development of buffalo bayou waterfront

    $5,000
  57. Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  58. Individual

    For social work services to jobless

    $5,000
  59. The Menninger ClinicHouston, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  60. Depelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX

    Foster care & adoption agency

    $5,000
  61. Great Texas Balloon RaceLongview, TX

    Competitive baloon race

    $5,000
  62. Good Shepherd Episcopal ChurchTyler, TX

    Religious organization

    $5,000
  63. Houston Arboretum Nature CenterHouston, TX

    For the capital campaign

    $5,000
  64. Greenwood Cemetery AssociationDallas, TX

    For cemetary

    $5,000
  65. Individual

    FOR NEUROBIOLOGICAL BASES OF ADDICTIVE DISORDERS [individual]

    $5,000
  66. Boys and Girls Club of the Big PineMarshall, TX

    Child enrichment

    $5,000
  67. Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX

    Conserving the diversity of plants from houston and around the world.

    $5,000
  68. Junior League of LongviewLongview, TX

    Community involvement

    $5,000
  69. American Red CrossTyler, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  70. Daystar Counseling Ministries IncNashville, TN

    General support

    $5,000
  71. Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  72. Nashville ZooNashville, TN

    General support

    $5,000
  73. Individual

    General support

    $5,000
  74. Tarrytown United Methodist ChurchAustin, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  75. The Chinquapin SchoolHighlands, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  76. Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  77. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  78. Spanish Peaks Community FoundationBig Sky, MT

    General support

    $5,000
  79. Dallas 24 Hour ClubDallas, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  80. Individual

    General contribution

    $5,000
  81. Meadows School of the ArtsDallas, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  82. Meals on Wheels Ministry IncLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $5,000
  83. Houston Public Media FoundationHouston, TX

    Public media and news broadcasting

    $4,000
  84. Parenting Resource Center of East TLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $4,000
  85. Hallsville Education FoundationHallsville, TX

    General support

    $4,000
  86. Artsview Children's TheatreLongview, TX

    For children's theater

    $3,000
  87. Genesis Women's Shelter SupportDallas, TX

    General support

    $3,000
  88. Individual

    For the pearcy family foundation

    $3,000
  89. Women's Center of East TexasLongview, TX

    General support

    $3,000
  90. Partnership for Pets of East TexasLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $2,625
  91. Casa de Esperanza de Los NinosHouston, TX

    General operations

    $2,500
  92. Yellowstone AcademyHouston, TX

    To further education for inner city children

    $2,500
  93. Young Audiences of Ne Texas IncTyler, TX

    To promote wildlife conservation and education

    $2,500
  94. Cheekwood Botanical Garden MuseumNashville, TN

    General support

    $2,500
  95. Snooty Giggles Dog RescueThompsons STN, TN

    General support

    $2,500
  96. Preeclampsia FoundationMelbourne, FL

    General contribution

    $2,500
  97. Coalition for the Homeless of HoustHouston, TX

    General contribution

    $2,500
  98. Christian Heritage Schools of LongvLongview, TX

    General contribution

    $2,500
  99. Havertys Salvation Army Angel TreeLongview, TX

    Christmas gifts for children

    $2,050
  100. Boy Scouts of AmericaTyler, TX

    Child enrichment

    $2,000
  101. Individual

    For safety of animals

    $2,000
  102. Tanglewood FoundationHouston, TX

    Neighborhood beautification

    $2,000
  103. Individual

    FOR [individual] HEALTH

    $2,000
  104. Houston Aphasia Recovery CenterHouston, TX

    Supporting individuals with aphasia & caregivers

    $2,000
  105. The Parish SchoolHouston, TX

    Children special needs education

    $2,000
  106. Crime Stoppers of HoustonHouston, TX

    Law enforcement

    $2,000
  107. Individual

    Food for babies & nutrition education

    $2,000
  108. Individual

    Religious organization

    $2,000
  109. Glenwood CemeteryHouston, TX

    General contribution for cemetary

    $2,000
  110. Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    To provide assistance to adults with special needs

    $2,000
  111. Individual

    General support

    $2,000
  112. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    General support

    $2,000
  113. Bishop Lynch High SchoolDallas, TX

    General support

    $2,000
  114. Friends of Swim with GinaMarshall, TX

    General support

    $2,000
  115. Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TX

    General contribution

    $2,000
  116. Corridor Rescue IncSpring, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  117. Simple Bare NecessitiesLongview, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  118. Longview PawsLongview, TX

    For pet rescue

    $1,125
  119. Fay SchoolSouthborough, MA

    For private education

    $1,000
  120. Trinity Pawling SchoolPawling, NY

    For boys boarding school

    $1,000
  121. UT Law School FoundatoinAustin, TX

    To further law education

    $1,000
  122. Theatre LongviewLongview, TX

    For local theatre

    $1,000
  123. Mission CarthageCarthage, TX

    Christian ministry to poor in panola county

    $1,000
  124. Individual

    General contribution

    $1,000
  125. Individual

    Annual giving

    $1,000
  126. Individual

    Matching contribution

    $500
  127. First Bapitst Church TroupTroup, TX

    Promoting golf among youth

    $500
  128. Letourneau UniversityLongview, TX

    Private university

    $500
  129. Bishop Gorman Catholic School BG FuTyler, TX

    General contribution

    $500
  130. Providence Classical AcademyRockwall, TX

    General contribution

    $500
  131. Hiway 80 Rescue MissionLongview, TX

    Social services for homeless

    $363
  132. Harleton Volunteer Fire DepartmentHarleton, TX

    Public safety

    $250
  133. Individual

    Public safety

    $250
  134. Sabine Volunteer Fire DepartmentKilgore, TX

    For public safety

    $250
  135. White Oak Volunteer Fire DepartmentWhite Oak, TX

    For public safety

    $250
  136. Winona Volunteer Fire DepartmentWinona, TX

    For public safety

    $250
  137. Individual

    FOR [individual] RELIEF

    $250
  138. Diana Volunteer Fire DepartmentDiana, TX

    Public safety

    $250
  139. Individual

    Public safety

    $250
  140. Individual

    Public safety

    $250
  141. Individual

    General support

    $250
  142. Individual

    General support

    $250
  143. Hallsville Acedemic Booster ClubHallsville, TX

    General support

    $250
  144. K9S for Warriors IncPonte Vedra, FL

    General support

    $125
  145. Partnership ContributionsVarious, TX

    General contributions

    $35

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture9 grants $258,50036% of the total
  2. Education13 grants $247,00034% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $50,0007% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $36,5005% of the total
  5. Health3 grants $30,2254% of the total
  6. Environment4 grants $25,0003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes18 grants $79,12511% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas99 grants $2,179,523
  2. Virginia2 grants $90,000
  3. Tennessee7 grants $87,000
  4. New Jersey1 grant $78,000
  5. New York2 grants $21,000
  6. Montana2 grants $15,000
  7. Ohio1 grant $10,000
  8. Florida2 grants $2,625
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jon OwensController Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rogers L CrainVP/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • B Walter Crain IIIVP/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ann Lacy Crain IIVP/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Darren GroceVP & SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jim DeborahVP & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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