Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc
Provide scholarship aid to area college students
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Visit www.craryfoundation.orgAbout Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc
Welcome Since its inception, the Bruce L. Crary Foundation has granted over $12 million to nearly 8,000 students from the 5-county region of Northeastern New York State to...
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Mission
Provide scholarship aid to area college students
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1973, it predates 83% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBruce L Crary Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Elizabethtown, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237366844. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $356K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237366844. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc is located in Elizabethtown, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc has $356K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $356K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome Since its inception, the Bruce L. Crary Foundation has granted over $12 million to nearly 8,000 students from the 5-county region of Northeastern New York State to... Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $356K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237366844, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BRUCE L CRARY FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 34 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc
- What is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc?
- Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Elizabethtown, United States. Welcome Since its inception, the Bruce L. Crary Foundation has granted over $12 million to nearly 8,000 students from the 5-county region of Northeastern New York State to...
- When was Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc founded?
- Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc?
- Colin Wells serves as President.
- Where is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Elizabethtown, NY, United States.
- What is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237366844.
- What is Bruce L Crary Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.craryfoundation.org