Crawford Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily in the arts and education sectors. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural and educational opportunities, as evidenced by its funding of arts organizations, educational institutions, and community service initiatives. The foundation supports a diverse range of projects, including annual fund contributions, scholarships, and environmental conservation efforts. It serves various nonprofits, particularly those focused on arts, education, and community service, with a notable emphasis on organizations located in Massachusetts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize arts, education, conservation, or community nonprofits with an established Massachusetts presence or a clear relationship to existing grantees or trustees; requests for general operating, annual fund, or modest program support fit the pattern.
Good Fit
- • Established program or presence in Massachusetts or a documented partnership with MA organizations
- • Existing relationship or an introduction from a current grantee or trustee
- • Requests for annual fund or general operating support consistent with prior purposes
- • Track record of repeat funding-worthy activities (arts, education, botanic/environmental, community service)
- • Capacity to accept grants in the foundation’s typical size range (many small grants plus occasional larger gifts)
Geography
Most dollars are concentrated in Massachusetts (about 60% in the latest year) but grants went to organizations in nine states, indicating a regional focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 39 distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years) across arts, education, environment and community causes, and a large majority of grantees return year-to-year, demonstrating a broad independent recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly limits consideration to preselected applicants and has no public application path or website, so while a small number of new recipients have appeared (5 in the latest year), unsolicited entry appears unlikely without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
