Cradles to Crayons
NEWTON, MA · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Cradles to Crayons has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
CRADLES TO CRAYONS PROVIDES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 12, LIVING IN HOMELESS OR LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS, WITH THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AT HOME, AT SCHOOL AND AT PLAY. WE SUPPLY THESE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES.AS A RESULT OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MODEL TO SERVE THE UNMET NEED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED A NEW DIGITAL MODEL, GIVING FACTORY DIRECT. THE MODEL ALLOWS DONORS TO SEND ESSENTIAL ITEMS DIRECTLY FROM THEIR HOMES TO THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE VIA ITS NETWORK OF SERVICE PARTNERS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED GIVING FACTORY DIRECT TO SERVE CHILDREN IN THE BAY AREA AND NEW YORK CITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Cradles to Crayons
$24.7M in foundation grants on record from 405 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5.3M | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $2.3M | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.2M | 4 |
| Abbvie Foundation | $883K | 6 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $795K | 85 |
| Boston Foundation | $658K | 6 |
| Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation | $625K | 3 |
| Gilson Family Foundation | $601K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $446K | 4 |
| National Diaper Bank Network | $394K | 9 |
Leadership
CHRISTINE MORIN — CEO (AS OF 2/2025) (Principal officer)
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