The Cronin Foundation is a small, highly local funder that concentrates major gifts in Marshall, Michigan, supporting civic infrastructure, local healthcare, and K–12 public school enrichment. Its giving pattern favors a few substantial, repeat awards to municipal and anchor institutions (the city government, the local hospital, and the public schools) to fund capital or program needs like a park project, hospital support, and band instruments/uniforms.
Cronin Foundation’s clearest pattern is a small set of large, repeat awards for Marshall institutions: a $400,000 grant to the City of Marshall for the Eaton Park Project, a $350,000 grant to Oaklawn Hospital for balance of 2022 and advance of 2023 support, and a $242,317 grant to Marshall Public Schools for a communication system. Those grants point to a local funder that backs civic infrastructure, health services, and school facilities rather than spreading smaller checks widely. The foundation’s grant history centers on Marshall-based public beneficiaries, especially city government, the hospital, and the school district. It also supports place-making and community use projects such as the Activation Zone Project and Riverwalk Project, alongside school needs like band uniforms and instruments, industrial arts machines, a work truck and printer, and weight room equipment. The 2024 and 2025 records show continued support for Oaklawn Hospital’s general fund and repeated funding for the City of Marshall’s Eaton Park and Riverwalk work. Smaller grants extend to youth and community programming in nearby communities, including Albion and Battle Creek, but the overall pattern remains tightly local and institutionally focused.
A major thread in Cronin Foundation’s giving is civic and public-space development in Marshall. The foundation supported the City of Marshall with $400,000 for the Eaton Park Project in 2024, then added $200,000 for the same project in 2025 and $100,000 for the Riverwalk Project in 2025. Education-related giving also shows up in practical school support. Marshall Public Schools received $242,317 for a communication system in 2025, $100,000 for band uniforms and instruments in 2023, and $60,000 for a work truck and printer in 2024. The foundation also gave $30,000 for STEM Academy Summer Programs in 2025. Health and youth services appear as well. Oaklawn Hospital received $175,000 in general fund support in 2024 and another $175,000 in 2025. Outside Marshall, Playright Sports Academy in Albion received $84,000 for youth sports programming, and Battle Creek Family YMCA received $50,000 for after school day care and programs.
Typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes several much larger awards, showing that the foundation uses a mix of mid-sized awards and major project grants. Recipients recur across years: the City of Marshall, Oaklawn Hospital, and Marshall Public Schools each appear in multiple grant years, often for continuing capital or operating needs. The foundation is a grantmaker, not a fund for individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The grants shown do not indicate an open application process.
$932K
$12.2M
$1.1M
$994K
Most grants fall between $10K and $75K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$75K
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Concentrated local philanthropy: a small number of large, repeat grants to a handful of anchor institutions in Marshall rather than many small or geographically diverse awards.
Notable grantees: City of Marshall, Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall Public Schools
Cronin Foundation’s giving is entirely in the United States, and 100% of the grants in the recent record go to recipients in Michigan. Marshall is the main receiving city, with repeated awards to the city government, the hospital, the public schools, and local community groups. Albion also appears through grants to Playright Sports Academy, Starr Commonwealth, and Innovate Albion, while Battle Creek appears through Battle Creek Family YMCA. The geography is tightly local rather than statewide or national.
The recent record shows a strong emphasis on Marshall civic projects, local healthcare, and public-school needs. Examples include support for the Eaton Park Project and Riverwalk Project, hospital general fund support for Oaklawn Hospital, and school equipment such as a communication system, band uniforms and instruments, and a work truck and printer.
Several recipients appear across multiple years. The City of Marshall, Oaklawn Hospital, and Marshall Public Schools all received repeated grants, including continuing support for the same projects or operational needs across 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes larger awards such as $400,000, $350,000, and $242,317.
The foundation gives locally, with 100% of recent grants going to recipients in Michigan. Marshall is the primary city in the record, with additional grants in Albion and Battle Creek.
No. The recent grants include city government, a hospital, public schools, a sports academy, a children’s museum, a YMCA, and community organizations. The common thread is local public benefit rather than one single sector.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $242,317 | 2025 | Communication System |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $242,317 | 2025 | Communication System |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $200,000 | 2025 | Eaton Park Project |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $200,000 | 2025 | Eaton Park Project |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Marshall, MI | $175,000 | 2025 | General FundGrant |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Marshall, MI | $175,000 | 2025 | General FundGrant |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | Riverwalk Project |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | Riverwalk Project |
| Playright Sports Academy | Albion, MI | $84,000 | 2025 | Youth Sports Programming |
| Playright Sports Academy | Albion, MI | $84,000 | 2025 | Youth Sports Programming |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $45,000 | 2025 | Weight Room Equipment |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $45,000 | 2025 | Weight Room Equipment |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $30,000 | 2025 | STEM Academy Summer Programs |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $30,000 | 2025 | STEM Academy Summer Programs |
| Fountain Cinic | Marshall, MI | $22,400 | 2025 | Hygeinist/Dental Supplies |
| Fountain Cinic | Marshall, MI | $22,400 | 2025 | Hygeinist/Dental Supplies |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | 6th Grade Sherman Lake Camp |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | Summer Camp for Band |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | Summer Camp for Band |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | 6th Grade Sherman Lake Camp |
| Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council | Kalamazoo, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | Scouting Programs |
| Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council | Kalamazoo, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | Scouting Programs |
| Albion Care Alliance | Albion, MI | $3,000 | 2025 | Toiletries for disadvantaged children |
| City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective | Marshall, MI | $3,000 | 2025 | Concert Series |
| Albion Care Alliance | Albion, MI | $3,000 | 2025 | Toiletries for disadvantaged children |
| City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective | Marshall, MI | $3,000 | 2025 | Concert Series |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $2,386 | 2025 | Tripod Equipment |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $2,386 | 2025 | Tripod Equipment |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $400,000 | 2024 | Eaton ParkProject |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Marshall, MI | $175,000 | 2024 | General FundGrant |
| Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum | Marshall, MI | $75,000 | 2024 | Exhibit Room Improvements Childrens Museum |
| Innovate Albion | Albion, MI | $75,000 | 2024 | STEM- First Robotic Program |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $60,000 | 2024 | Work Truck andPrinter |
| Marshall Junior Football | Marshall, MI | $48,435 | 2024 | Equipment |
| BE Henry Association | Marshall, MI | $30,000 | 2024 | Pavement Repairs |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | Band Performances at Marshall Middle School |
| Kellogg Comunity College | Battle Creek, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | Purchase of a Truck |
| City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective | Marshall, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | Concert Series |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Marshall, MI | $350,000 | 2023 | Balance of 2022 & Advance of 2023Grant |
| City of Marshall | Marshall, MI | $100,000 | 2023 | Activation Zone Project |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $100,000 | 2023 | Band Uniforms & Instruments |
| Starr Commonwealth | Albion, MI | $75,000 | 2023 | REC Program |
| Marshall Public Schools | Marshall, MI | $52,280 | 2023 | Industrial Arts Machines and Supporting Parts |
| Battle Creek Family YMCA | Battle Creek, MI | $50,000 | 2023 | After School Day Care and Programs |
| Frank Center for the Arts | Marshall, MI | $25,000 | 2023 | 2021-2022 Programs |
| Marshall Historical Society | Marshall, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | Roof Repair |
| Calhoun County Agricultural Soc | Marshall, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | Granary Project |
| East End Studio & Galley | Marshall, MI | $16,590 | 2023 | Building Facade |
| Brass Band of Battle Creek | Marshall, MI | $15,000 | 2023 | Band Performances at Marshall Middle School |
| Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum | Marshall, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | Exhibits for Children's Museum |
Marshall Public Schools
$242,317Communication System
Marshall Public Schools
$242,317Communication System
City of Marshall
$200,000Eaton Park Project
City of Marshall
$200,000Eaton Park Project
Oaklawn Hospital
$175,000General FundGrant
Oaklawn Hospital
$175,000General FundGrant
City of Marshall
Riverwalk Project
City of Marshall
$100,000Riverwalk Project
Playright Sports Academy
$84,000Youth Sports Programming
Playright Sports Academy
$84,000Youth Sports Programming
Marshall Public Schools
$45,000Weight Room Equipment
Marshall Public Schools
$45,000Weight Room Equipment
Marshall Public Schools
$30,000STEM Academy Summer Programs
Marshall Public Schools
$30,000STEM Academy Summer Programs
Fountain Cinic
$22,400Hygeinist/Dental Supplies
Fountain Cinic
$22,400Hygeinist/Dental Supplies
Marshall Public Schools
$10,0006th Grade Sherman Lake Camp
Marshall Public Schools
$10,0006th Grade Sherman Lake Camp
Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council
$5,000Scouting Programs
Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council
$5,000Scouting Programs
Albion Care Alliance
$3,000Toiletries for disadvantaged children
City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective
$3,000Concert Series
Albion Care Alliance
$3,000Toiletries for disadvantaged children
City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective
$3,000Concert Series
Marshall Public Schools
$2,386Tripod Equipment
Marshall Public Schools
$2,386Tripod Equipment
City of Marshall
$400,000Eaton ParkProject
Oaklawn Hospital
$175,000General FundGrant
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
$75,000Exhibit Room Improvements Childrens Museum
Innovate Albion
$75,000STEM- First Robotic Program
Marshall Public Schools
$60,000Work Truck andPrinter
Marshall Junior Football
$48,435Equipment
BE Henry Association
$30,000Pavement Repairs
Kellogg Comunity College
$10,000Purchase of a Truck
City of Marshall-Terra Nova Collective
$5,000Concert Series
Oaklawn Hospital
$350,000Balance of 2022 & Advance of 2023Grant
City of Marshall
$100,000Activation Zone Project
Marshall Public Schools
$100,000Band Uniforms & Instruments
Marshall Public Schools
$52,280Industrial Arts Machines and Supporting Parts
Battle Creek Family YMCA
$50,000After School Day Care and Programs
Frank Center for the Arts
$25,0002021-2022 Programs
Marshall Historical Society
$20,000Roof Repair
Calhoun County Agricultural Soc
$20,000Granary Project
East End Studio & Galley
$16,590Building Facade
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
$10,000Exhibits for Children's Museum