The Crawford Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on religious and faith-based initiatives, international relief efforts, and civil rights advocacy. It provides funding to organizations that address humanitarian needs, such as Living Water International and Mercy Ships, as well as educational and community service projects. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to general and unrestricted support, allowing recipients flexibility in their operations. Its funding activities reflect a strong emphasis on both local and international outreach, serving diverse populations and addressing various social issues.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized national or faith‑based charities and international relief organizations that align with the foundation’s history of supporting religious ministries, international water/WASH and medical relief projects, and mission partners.
Good Fit
- • Religious or faith‑based mission and programming.
- • International relief or WASH/medical projects (e.g., wells, Mercy Ships‑style work).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior small‑grant history with the foundation or its network.
- • Organizational budget scale consistent with many modest grants (typical gift sizes in the low thousands).
Geography
Observed grants span 16 states in the latest year, showing a multi‑state footprint; however Texas received about half of the dollars, indicating a regional concentration within an otherwise national giving pattern.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 42 distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years) including many independent charities such as Mercy Ships, World Vision, and Wycliffe, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and the observed turnover is low (only three new recipients in the latest year, roughly 7%), so behavioral and stated evidence together suggest unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
