Crampton Trust #1255000731
Crampton Trust #1255000731 is a private foundation established in 1993 in Alabama and governed by Regions Bank as trustee. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on grantmaking to charitable organizations within its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.8M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$934K
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
40
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-9.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports general charitable purposes with a particular emphasis on:
- Education and educational programs
- Youth development, including youth orchestras
- Human services and community support
- Arts and culture programming
- Organizational operations and general support
Recent grants have funded programming and exhibitions at cultural institutions, educational initiatives, and support for organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations and located within southwest Alabama.
Grant Range
$15,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $23,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to southwest Alabama, specifically the counties of Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024
- Total assets: $17,764,138
- Total revenue: $1,126,014
- Total expenses: $1,149,159
- Net income: -$23,145
- Giving rate: 5.3% of assets
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Context The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with annual giving ranging from approximately $934,000 to $1,000,000 in recent years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,764,138 | $17,794,128 | $18,622,414 |
| Revenue | $1,126,014 | $618,572 | $700,853 |
| Expenses | $1,149,159 | $1,173,599 | $1,299,803 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $939,308 | $994,559 | $1,114,770 |
| Net Investment Income | $924,987 | $440,532 | $515,820 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,010,411 | $951,036 | $989,342 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Regions Bank – Trustee (2.1 hours per week, $135,000 compensation)
- T. Bestor Ward III – Distribution Committee Member (0.15 hours per week)
- Gilbert F. Dukes Jr. – Distribution Committee Member (0.15 hours per week)
- John C. Johnson – Distribution Committee Member (0.15 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK | TRUSTEE | 2.1 | $135,019 |
| T BESTOR WARD III | DISTR. COMM. | 0.15 | — |
| GILBERT F DUKES JR | DISTR. COMM. | 0.15 | — |
| JOHN C JOHNSON | DISTR. COMM. | 0.15 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2018, the Crampton Trust awarded a $50,000 grant to the University of Mobile to support the acquisition of an "Athena" patient simulator for educational purposes.
The Crampton Trust $50,000 grant brings 'Athena' patient simulator to UniversityRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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