Crews Family Foundation
The Crews Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in December 2013 and based in Collierville, Tennessee. The foundation operates as a centralized platform for channeling philanthropic efforts from the Crews family and related business entities, with a focus on making meaningful community impact in the Memphis area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$5.0M
+30.3% YoY
Grant Count
61
-11.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+47.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of organizations within the Memphis area across four key pillars:
- Education: Enhancing educational opportunities and resources that empower individuals and communities
- Poverty: Engaging with organizations that address poverty challenges through sustainable solutions
- Social Services: Supporting organizations providing critical social services for individual and family well-being
- Community Enhancements: Investing in initiatives that contribute to overall community improvement and enrichment
Grantmaking
The foundation made 70 grants in 2023, with total giving of $5,025,433. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, with some activity in Mississippi and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $99,355,008
- Total Expenses: $5,144,845
- Total Revenues: -$839,759
- Total Liabilities: $20
The foundation has zero employees and operates as a private non-operating foundation.
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Memphis Teacher Residency ($250,000), St George's Independent School ($230,000), Agape Child & Family Services Inc ($105,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $10,000 |
| AGAPE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $105,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $2,000 |
| ANGEL STREET CORDOVA, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $5,000 |
| ARISE 2 READ MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $40,000 |
| ARTS MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $1,000 |
| BADDOUR CENTER SENATOBIA, MS | GENERAL - OPERATING | $5,000 |
| BINGHAMPTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $20,000 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL - OPERATING | $2,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL - OPERATING | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hilliard R Crews serves as Director of the foundation. The foundation receives support from:
- Hilliard & Harriett Crews
- Jason & Michelle Crews
- Dr. Roger & Stacy McGee
- Crews Development, LLC
Hilliard and Harriett Crews established Shelby Group Int'l., Inc. in 1974 (originally Memphis Glove Company). The company grew from first-year sales of $110,000 to over $300 million in annual sales, operating factories in the USA, Mexico, and China with over 500 employees in the USA and 1,500 worldwide. The company was recognized three times by Inc Magazine as one of the 100 fastest-growing companies in America. In 2020, after 46 years, Hilliard and Harriett Crews sold the company to Bunzl PLC.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIARD R CREWS JR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASON L CREWS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STACY CREWS MCGEE | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively involved in supporting educational initiatives in the Memphis area, including investments in University of Memphis facilities and programs, and support for teacher development through organizations like Memphis Teacher Residency and Teach for America.
Educators of Excellence - New MemphisSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crews Family Foundation fund?
The foundation is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of organizations within the Memphis area across four key pillars: • **Education**: Enhancing educational opportunities and resources that empower individuals and communities • **Poverty**: Engaging with organizations that address poverty challenges through sustainable solutions • **Social Services**: Supporting organizations providing critical social services for individual and family well-being • **Community Enhancements**: Investing in…
How do I apply for a grant from Crews Family Foundation?
The foundation made 70 grants in 2023, with total giving of $5,025,433. Recent notable grants include: • University of Memphis Foundation: $1,205,000 (General - Operating) • Memphis Teacher Residency: $250,000 (General - Operating) • Agape Child and Family Services: $105,000 (General - Operating) Typical grant awards range from $500 to $2,337,760. The foundation has supported organizations including the University of Memphis (including investments in the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship, the C…
Where does Crews Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, with some activity in Mississippi and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Crews Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Crews Family Foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $5.0M — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Crews Family Foundation's EIN?
Crews Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1600634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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