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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-3676334

The Crean Foundation

A private foundation in Laguna Hills, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 104 grants and $3.2 million paid in grants.

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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,176,940

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $63,503,954
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,076,940

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $57,400,643
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,415,840

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $63,086,444
  • Tax year 2021

    $3,537,590

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $63,201,193
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,536,850

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $60,463,700
  • Tax year 2019

    $3,501,090

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $61,406,333
  • Tax year 2018

    $3,269,590

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $62,828,488

Grants paid in 2024

104 grants, largest first

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

  1. Orangewood Foundation - Samueli AcaSanta Ana, CA

    Education Programs.

    $500,000
  2. Individual

    Programs for disadvantaged children.

    $250,000
  3. Army and Navy AcademyCarlsbad, CA

    Tuition assistance for low income students.

    $250,000
  4. Anaheim Family YMCAAnaheim, CA

    Programs for youth and development of new athletic facilities.

    $215,000
  5. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    Support for foster youth.

    $205,000
  6. Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CA

    Functional Medicine Program.

    $200,000
  7. Concordia University FoundationIrvine, CA

    Construction of new music, worship and theology building.

    $200,000
  8. Children's Hospital of OC FoundatioOrange, CA

    Pediatric Medical Care.

    $117,500
  9. Alzheimer's Orange CountyIrvine, CA

    Programs for people with alzheimer's disease.

    $100,000
  10. Friends of Santa Ana ZooSanta Ana, CA

    Maintenance of animal exhibits.

    $100,000
  11. Individual

    Medical research.

    $100,000
  12. Crean Lutheran High SchoolIrvine, CA

    Education.

    $65,000
  13. The Priority CenterSanta Ana, CA

    Assistance for at risk families to prevent child abuse.

    $50,000
  14. New Vista School FoundationLaguna Hills, CA

    Tuition assistance for low income students.

    $40,000
  15. Individual

    Programs for children.

    $35,000
  16. Individual

    Treatment and Prevention of Child Abuse.

    $25,000
  17. YMCA of Orange CountyTustin, CA

    Recreation programs for the needy.

    $25,000
  18. Philharmonic Society of OcIrvine, CA

    Music programs.

    $25,000
  19. Lutheran Church of the MasterLos Angeles, CA

    Religious programs.

    $20,800
  20. The Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Shelter for alcoholics.

    $20,000
  21. Individual

    Seminars to build self-esteeem for burn victims.

    $20,000
  22. First Step House of Orange CountyCosta Mesa, CA

    Programs for alcoholic rehabilitation.

    $20,000
  23. The Shea Center for Therapeutic RidSan Juan Capistrano, CA

    Programs for disabled children.

    $20,000
  24. Laguna Beach Seniors IncLaguna Beach, CA

    Increase outreach to seniors.

    $20,000
  25. World Fit Foundation IncRancho Santa Fe, CA

    Fitness program for children.

    $20,000
  26. Pacifica Christian High SchoolNewport Beach, CA

    Student scholarships.

    $20,000
  27. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Education.

    $15,000
  28. The Prentice SchoolSanta Ana, CA

    Education programs.

    $15,000
  29. Discovery Cube Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    STEM educational programs at the science center.

    $15,000
  30. Illumination FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Assistance for homeless families.

    $15,000
  31. California Youth ServicesLaguna Hills, CA

    Substance abuse counseling for youth.

    $12,500
  32. Gloria Dei Lutheran ChurchDana Point, CA

    Religious programs.

    $11,440
  33. Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CA

    Food and shelter for the poor.

    $10,000
  34. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Medical Research.

    $10,000
  35. Individual

    Training of [individual] to assist the vision impaired.

    $10,000
  36. Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CA

    Programs for visually impaired children.

    $10,000
  37. Second Harvest Food Bank of OcIrvine, CA

    Food for the poor and homeless.

    $10,000
  38. Individual

    Programs for children.

    $10,000
  39. Boys Girls Club of Central Orange CIrvine, CA

    Assistance of teenagers to obtain employment.

    $10,000
  40. Acacia Adult Day ServicesGarden Grove, CA

    Programs for seniors.

    $10,000
  41. Individual

    Shelter for abused women and children.

    $10,000
  42. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesLos Angeles, CA

    Camp program for children with cancer.

    $10,000
  43. Support the Enlisted Project IncSan Diego, CA

    Assistance for military veterans.

    $10,000
  44. Share Ourselves CorporationCosta Mesa, CA

    Medical, food and clothing for poor people.

    $10,000
  45. The Winston SchoolDel Mar, CA

    Education programs.

    $10,000
  46. Meals on Wheels Orange CountyAnaheim, CA

    Programs for seniors.

    $10,000
  47. Individual

    Programs for at-risk children.

    $10,000
  48. Individual

    Job training program for at-risk youth.

    $10,000
  49. VCC the Gary CenterVista, CA

    Job training for at-risk youth.

    $10,000
  50. Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA

    Music programs for children.

    $10,000
  51. Casa de AmmaSan Juan Capo, CA

    Assistance of adults with special needs.

    $10,000
  52. Working Wardrobes for A New StartSanta Ana, CA

    Help people overcome challenges to achieve employment.

    $10,000
  53. Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CA

    Music programs for children.

    $10,000
  54. Thomas House Family ShelterGarden Grove, CA

    Services for homeless and at-risk families.

    $10,000
  55. Individual

    Research regarding Huntington's Disease.

    $10,000
  56. The Villa Center IncSanta Ana, CA

    Treatment for substance abuse.

    $10,000
  57. Vanguard UniversityCosta Mesa, CA

    Education of college students.

    $10,000
  58. Make-A-Wish Foundation of OCIrvine, CA

    Program for terminally ill children.

    $7,500
  59. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Medical research.

    $6,000
  60. Lutheran Church of the MasterCorona Del Mar, CA

    Religious programs.

    $5,200
  61. MOMS Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Assistance for new parents and their babies.

    $5,000
  62. Santa Catatlina Island Tuna Club FoAvalon, CA

    Maintaining the forests of Santa Catalina Island.

    $5,000
  63. OneocSanta Ana, CA

    Assistance to charitable organizations.

    $5,000
  64. Bowers MuseumSanta Ana, CA

    Educational programs for children.

    $5,000
  65. Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CA

    Food and shelter for the homeless.

    $5,000
  66. The All-American Boys ChorusCosta Mesa, CA

    Music program.

    $5,000
  67. Child Guidance Center IncSanta Ana, CA

    Treatment and prevention of child abuse.

    $5,000
  68. Richard Nixon FoundationYorba Linda, CA

    Educational programs.

    $5,000
  69. Individual

    Dance programs for poor children.

    $5,000
  70. Friendship Shelter IncLaguna Woods, CA

    Self-sufficiency programs for the homeless.

    $5,000
  71. Individual

    Program for at-risk youth.

    $5,000
  72. Individual

    Programs for abused adults and children.

    $5,000
  73. Casa TeresaOrange, CA

    Provide shelter to homeless pregnant women.

    $5,000
  74. FristersIrvine, CA

    Education of teens and young parents.

    $5,000
  75. Individual

    Support for homeless teens.

    $5,000
  76. America on TrackSanta Ana, CA

    Educational programs for parents and children.

    $5,000
  77. Straight Talk Clinic IncSanta Ana, CA

    Counseling services for adolescents.

    $5,000
  78. Veterans Legal InstituteTustin, CA

    Legal assistance for military veterans.

    $5,000
  79. AmvetsGarden Grove, CA

    Support for military veterans.

    $5,000
  80. Ocean InstituteDana Point, CA

    Educational programs for children.

    $5,000
  81. Hurtt Family Health ClinicTustin, CA

    Medical services for the underserved.

    $5,000
  82. Lestonnac Free ClinicOrange, CA

    Medical assistance for under served families.

    $5,000
  83. Solutions for ChangeVista, CA

    Assistance for homeless families.

    $5,000
  84. Together We RiseBrea, CA

    Scholarships for vocational training.

    $5,000
  85. International Game Fish AssociationDania, FL

    Fish research conservation and education.

    $4,500
  86. Freedom AllianceWinchester, VA

    Rehabilitation of militiary veterans.

    $4,000
  87. Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA

    Medical services for the poor.

    $3,000
  88. Saint Andrew's AbbeyValyermo, CA

    Religious programs.

    $2,500
  89. Back Bay Therapeutic Riding ClubNewport Beach, CA

    Programs for disabled children.

    $2,500
  90. Heart of Jesus Retreat CenterSanta Ana, CA

    Religious programs.

    $2,500
  91. Individual

    Bowdon, North Dakota [individual] Fund.

    $2,500
  92. Individual

    Programs for disadvantaged youth.

    $2,500
  93. Serving People in Need IncCosta Mesa, CA

    Self-sufficiency programs for the homeless.

    $2,500
  94. Heroes Hall Veterans FoundationCosta Mesa, CA

    Support of museum honoring veterans.

    $2,500
  95. Individual

    Math educational program for underserved youth.

    $2,500
  96. Assistance League of IrvineIrvine, CA

    Educational programs.

    $2,000
  97. Project Cuddle IncCosta Mesa, CA

    Assistance to poor pregnant women who cannot keep their babies.

    $1,000
  98. Goodwill of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Assistance for poor people.

    $1,000
  99. Art Creativity for Healing IncLaguna Hills, CA

    Programs for veterans.

    $1,000
  100. Koce-Tv FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Public television educational programming.

    $1,000
  101. Individual

    MAINTENANCE OF [individual] MEMORIAL.

    $1,000
  102. Individual

    [individual] PROGRAM FOR [individual] NEEDS CHILDREN.

    $1,000
  103. Precious Life ShelterLos Alamitos, CA

    Assistance for newborns.

    $1,000
  104. Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CA

    Community foundation support.

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education6 grants $503,00037% of the total
  2. Health6 grants $340,00025% of the total
  3. Mental health5 grants $232,50017% of the total
  4. Animals1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  5. Human services11 grants $98,0007% of the total
  6. Arts and culture4 grants $27,0002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $69,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California82 grants $2,648,940
  2. Florida1 grant $4,500
  3. Virginia1 grant $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Emily Crean VoglerPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan E ThomasVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Connie ColwellSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marc S GoldinCFO Hours 30Pay $510,333

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