Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust
The Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust is a private foundation based in Albany, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Georgia and Tennessee, including organizations focused on animal care and rescue, community development, health awareness, and wildlife and habitat preservation.
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust at a glance
In short: Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust gave $194K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,000
- +2884.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,400
- +198.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,968,936
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 71788, Albany, GA 31708
Phone: (229) 869-4160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brett Boyer Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 26% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust gives
- Giving grew 4750% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $194K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Boyer Foundation Franklin, TN | CHD Awareness | $50,000 |
| Deep South Canine Rescue Ellaville, GA | Animal Rescue | $30,000 |
| J-Lo's Animal Rescue Albany, GA | Animal Care | $30,000 |
| Albany Humane Society Albany, GA | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Andersonville Guild Andersonville, GA | Publication | $15,000 |
| Colquittmoultrie Humane Society Moultrie, GA | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Sumter Humane Society Americus, GA | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Humane Society Poulan, GA | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Terrell County Dawson, GA | Animal Care | $6,500 |
| Flint Riverkeeper Inc Albany, GA | Wildlife and Habitat Preservation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,968,936 | $242,974 | $254,483 | $194,000 | 10 | $196,472 | $210,643 | $105,330 |
| 2024 | $1,851,661 | $197,052 | $42,409 | $6,500 | 1 | $10,404 | $166,422 | $94,650 |
| 2023 | $1,689,966 | $67,376 | $61,234 | $32,500 | 5 | $34,740 | $40,882 | $83,159 |
| 2022 | $1,682,891 | $1,566,062 | $18,238 | $4,000 | 1 | $8,035 | $45,356 | $36,071 |
| 2021 | $135,052 | $129,540 | $135,779 | $5,406 | 1 | $5,406 | $1,164 | $3,999 |
| 2020 | $141,291 | $166,511 | $202,554 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $5,611 | $5,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal welfare organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. For example, the Albany Humane Society says its mission is to prevent cruelty to animals, assist agencies dealing with animal-related legal and health consequences, relieve animal suffering, and educate people about humane treatment. The Andersonville Guild describes its mission as community development through beautification and restoring the town’s historic appearance. Flint Riverkeeper says it works to restore and preserve the Flint River watershed’s habitat, water quality, and flow.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $194,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the Brett Boyer Foundation for CHD awareness; $30,000 each to Deep South Canine Rescue and J-Lo’s Animal Rescue; and $15,000 each to Albany Humane Society, Andersonville Guild, Colquitt-Moultrie Humane Society, Sumter Humane Society, and Best Friends Humane Society. Flint Riverkeeper received $2,500 for wildlife and habitat preservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary Virginia Crisp is listed as an officer on the 2025 filing.
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's only listed officer is Mary Virginia Crisp, Officer on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Virginia Crisp
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles R. Crisp (2020) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust
How much does Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust give each year?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust gave $194K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's typical grant size?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,400, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust give grants?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, GA (3 grants).
Does Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Care" (6 grants).
Who are Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's largest grantees?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Brett Boyer Foundation ($50,000), Deep South Canine Rescue ($30,000) and J-Lo's Animal Rescue ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal welfare organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's EIN?
Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1897349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles R Crisp Preservation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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