Croul Family Foundation
The Croul Family Foundation (est. 1997) focuses on K–12 educational opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and supports food banks, shelters and veterans in Orange County, CA. The site lists the foundation address (18101 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA) and contact email [email protected] and contains a Grants section.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit (especially Orange County) providing K–12 services for low-income students, food bank/shelter services, veterans’ support, youth development, or local cultural/educational programs seeking program support or modest operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs primarily delivered in Orange County or elsewhere in California.
- • Clear, local community impact and measurable program results for K–12 students, food security, shelters, veterans, or youth.
- • Request sizes aligned with common awards (typically under $50,000).
- • Willingness to provide program descriptions, budgets, and brief outcome reporting.
Geography
Giving is strongly California-focused—about 94% of dollars stayed in-state in the latest year—though small out-of-state grants appear across roughly 16 states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 71 distinct organizations across education, arts, food banks, shelters, libraries and other local charities, and many grantees appear to be independent rather than affiliated.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: the foundation lists application guidance, an email and phone contact, and the latest year funded 56 new recipients, showing a high rate of new entrants across three observed years.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
