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 2020–2023. 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
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- 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
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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