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Crabill Family Foundation

Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Range
$1K - $0.6M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $1,188,000 (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
  • Decision Time: Annual review cycle
  • Grant Range: $1,000 - $600,000
  • Geographic Focus: Springfield, Ohio and San Francisco, California (selected projects in other communities)
  • Total Assets: $53.7 million

Contact Details

Website: https://www.crabillfamilyfoundation.org

Email:

Address: 135 Main Street Suite 850, San Francisco, CA 94105

Overview

Founded in 2018 by Angela and Scott Crabill, the Crabill Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in San Francisco. With assets of $53.7 million, the foundation distributed $1.2 million in grants in 2023 across 21 awards. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded 58 individual grants totaling nearly $4 million. The foundation's mission is to "help people live healthy, fulfilling lives" by ensuring greater access to healthcare, education, housing, and enriching arts opportunities. The foundation focuses its efforts on the founders' hometowns of Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California, while also supporting selected projects in other communities. Scott Crabill is a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm specializing in software investments, and is a Springfield native who now lives in San Francisco with his wife Angela.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates an annual competitive grant cycle with applications accepted in January-February each year. Grant awards typically range from $1,000 to $600,000, with the majority of grants supporting organizations in Ohio, California, and New York.

Priority Areas

The foundation focuses on four key areas:

  1. Health & Wellness Initiatives - Supporting healthcare access and community health organizations
  2. Education and Enrichment - Programs that expand educational opportunities and support learning
  3. Arts and Culture - Supporting museums, cultural institutions, and artistic programs
  4. Housing and Neighborhoods - Initiatives that improve housing access and strengthen neighborhoods

Geographic priorities are strongly focused on Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California, reflecting the founders' personal connections to these communities.

What They Don't Fund

The foundation explicitly does not fund:

  • Individual scholarships
  • Sponsorships
  • Emergency relief
  • Grants to individuals
  • Political campaigns

Governance and Leadership

Founders: Angela and Scott Crabill

Scott Crabill is a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm focused on software investments. A Springfield, Ohio native, he earned his bachelor's and MBA degrees from Stanford University. He joined Thoma Bravo in 2002 after stints at Summit Partners and Hewlett-Packard, and has played a critical role in the firm's growth into one of the world's largest software investors. Over his 20+ year tenure, Scott has served on the boards of 25 portfolio companies and led 15 exits. He and Angela co-founded the Crabill Family Foundation in 2018 to support their hometowns of Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California.

The foundation emphasizes that "the majority of donations are selected by the family and advisors," indicating that grant decisions are made by the founding family with input from their advisory team.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation accepts applications through different channels depending on geography:

For Springfield, Ohio organizations:

For other geographic areas:

Eligibility: Organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) status.

Important Note: While the foundation accepts and reviews unsolicited proposals, they state clearly that "the majority of donations are selected by the family and advisors." This means that unsolicited applications are considered but not guaranteed funding, and many grants are awarded proactively to organizations identified by the foundation.

Decision Timeline

The foundation operates on an annual grant cycle:

  • Application Period: January - February
  • Next Cycle: January 2 - February 13, 2026

Specific decision timelines and notification dates are not publicly disclosed, but organizations should expect decisions to be communicated following the close of the annual application window.

Success Rates

The foundation awarded 21 grants in 2023 out of an undisclosed number of applications. Success rates are not publicly reported. Given the statement that most donations are "selected by the family and advisors," unsolicited applications likely face significant competition.

Reapplication Policy

The foundation has not publicly disclosed specific reapplication policies for unsuccessful applicants. Organizations should contact the foundation directly for guidance on reapplication timing and procedures.

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's stated priorities and approach, grant writers should consider:

Alignment with Mission: The foundation states they aim to "help people live healthy, fulfilling lives." Applications should clearly demonstrate how projects support this overarching goal through one of their four priority areas: health & wellness, education and enrichment, arts and culture, or housing and neighborhoods.

Geographic Connection: Strong preference is given to projects in Springfield, Ohio, and San Francisco, California. The foundation's website emphasizes their commitment to "their hometowns," and the majority of featured partners are located in these areas. Organizations outside these regions can apply but should understand that competition is even more intense.

Alignment with Family Values: The application page notes that proposals must align with "Crabill family's priorities and values." Since the family and advisors select most donations, understanding the founders' personal connections and interests is valuable. Scott Crabill's Springfield roots and the couple's personal art collection (they've loaned artwork to Springfield Museum of Art) suggest appreciation for community-focused initiatives and cultural enrichment.

Established Organizations: Featured partners include well-established institutions like Second Harvest Food Bank, Springfield Museum of Art, Rocking Horse Community Health Center, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Sutter Health. This suggests the foundation may favor organizations with track records and organizational capacity.

Community Impact Focus: The foundation's mission emphasizes "greater access" and "more equitable access" to essential services, suggesting that projects demonstrating broad community benefit and addressing access gaps may be particularly compelling.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Geographic focus matters significantly: Springfield, Ohio and San Francisco, California are the primary geographic priorities. Organizations in these areas have the strongest chance of success.

  • Most grants are proactively identified: The foundation explicitly states that "the majority of donations are selected by the family and advisors." Unsolicited applications are accepted but face significant competition.

  • Grant range is wide: Awards range from $1,000 to $600,000, suggesting the foundation funds both smaller community projects and major initiatives.

  • Annual cycle requires planning: Applications are only accepted during a 6-week window in January-February each year. Missing this window means waiting an entire year to apply.

  • Mission alignment is critical: Applications must demonstrate clear alignment with at least one of the four priority areas and the overarching mission of helping people live healthy, fulfilling lives.

  • Family values drive decisions: Understanding the founders' personal connections to Springfield and San Francisco, as well as their demonstrated interests (such as supporting the arts), can inform application strategy.

  • Strong Springfield focus: Organizations in Springfield, Ohio should use the dedicated online application system and can contact a specific grant manager (ben@crabillfamilyfoundation.org), suggesting this geography receives substantial attention.

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