Funding search · EIN 204310219 · Lake Forest, IL

Crain-Maling Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

371
grants reported
$5.6M
total given
2020–2023
filing years
$5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20202023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Jewish Educational Media4 grants · $495,000
  • Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana4 grants · $440,000
  • Bais Chana Women International3 grants · $257,000
  • Gastrointestinal Research Foundation4 grants · $251,000
  • Ncsy4 grants · $203,000
  • University of Chicago4 grants · $200,000
  • Jewish National Fund4 grants · $197,000
  • The Binyamin Fund4 grants · $190,000
  • Neimus Moshe4 grants · $165,000
  • Machne Israel3 grants · $118,000

Giving over time

$1.2M
2020
$1.5M
2021
$1.5M
2022
$1.4M
2023

Grant history

The 100 largest of 371 grants.

  • $165,000

    Jewish Educational Media · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $130,000

    Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $130,000

    Jewish Educational Media · Brooklyn, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $120,000

    Bais Chana Women International · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $110,000

    Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $110,000

    Machne Israel · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $101,000

    Gastrointestinal Research Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $100,000

    Jewish Educational Media · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $100,000

    Jewish Educational Media · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $100,000

    Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $100,000

    Merkos L Inyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $85,000

    The Binyamin Fund · Suffern, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $77,000

    Bais Chana Women International · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $70,000

    Jewish National Fund · New York, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $60,000

    Bais Chana Women International · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $55,000

    Clarion Project · Beachwood, OH · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $55,000

    Neimus Moshe · Staten Island, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $53,000

    Ncsy · Skokie, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $51,000

    Jewish National Fund · New York, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Gastrointestinal Research Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    The Binyamin Fund · Suffern, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Gastrointestinal Research Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Ncsy · Skokie, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Gastrointestinal Research Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Ncsy · Skokie, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Ncsy · Skokie, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    Neimus Moshe · Staten Island, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $50,000

    University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $46,000

    Jewish National Fund · New York, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $36,000

    Hebrew Theological College · Skokie, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $36,000

    Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $35,000

    Neimus Moshe · Staten Island, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $35,000

    The Jewish Pocet · Skokie, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Caring for Friends · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Chamah · New York, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Jewish National Fund · New York, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Caring for Friends · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Hillel Torah Day School · Skokie, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    Lubavitch of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    M Y Keren Hashluchim · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $30,000

    The Binyamin Fund · Suffern, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $29,500

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $29,500

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $29,500

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $28,000

    The Cove School · Northbrook, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $27,500

    Congregation Hamerkaz · Bayside, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Avner Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema · Glencoe, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Congregation Hamerkaz · Bayside, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Fidf · New York, NY · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hebrew Theological College · Skokie, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hillel Torah Day School · Skokie, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Jewish Youth Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Opendor Media · Sunrise, FL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Wttw · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Associated Talmud Torahs · Skokie, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Avner Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Chamah · New York, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema · Glencoe, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Congregation Hamerkaz · Bayside, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Fidf · New York, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hinda Institute · Des Plaines, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hyde Park Day School · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Jewish Youth Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    North Shore Torah Center-Komimiyus · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Opendor Media · Sunrise, FL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    The Binyamin Fund · Suffern, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    The Cove School · Northbrook, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    The Shuchim Office · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Wttw · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Associated Talmud Torahs · Skokie, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Clarion Project · Beachwood, OH · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Fidf · New York, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hebrew Theological College · Skokie, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hyde Park Day School · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Jewish Youth Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Neimus Moshe · Staten Island, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Opendor Media · Sunrise, FL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Wttw · Chicago, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Associated Talmud Torahs · Skokie, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema · Glencoe, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Congregation Hamerkaz · Bayside, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Hebrew Theological College · Skokie, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Jewish Youth Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Lyric Opera · Chicago, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $25,000

    Wttw · Chicago, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $22,500

    Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool · Milwaukee, WI · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $22,000

    Hadassah · New York, NY · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $22,000

    Avner Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $21,000

    Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $21,000

    Avner Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $20,000

    Hinda Institute · Des Plaines, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $20,000

    Foundation for Education & Learning · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $20,000

    Hinda Institute · Des Plaines, IL · 2021

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $20,000

    Hinda Institute · Des Plaines, IL · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $20,000

    Menachem Education Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2020

    Exempt purpose of the organization

  • $18,000

    Ida Crown Jewish Academy · Skokie, IL · 2023

    Exempt purpose of the organization

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.