Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships for individuals domiciled in Halifax County, North Carolina, for at least two years before graduation, who have distinguished scholastics and need financial assistance.
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund at a glance
In short: Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund gave $110K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,071
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,467
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,484
- Total assets
- $2,251,910
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund
- How to Apply
-
The filing directs applicants to obtain an application from a local high school or academy office in Halifax County and provide copies of their parents’ W-2 forms.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 15 as the application deadline; it does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 15 as the application deadline; it does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Michelle Mcnamara
Mailing address: 434 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 716-9314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Daniel Amanda Co UNC Chapel Hill ($15K).
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($95,007), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s eligibility terms specify Halifax County, North Carolina. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2025) to $190K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $95,007 |
| Daniel Amanda Co UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $15,064 |
Ready to take the next step with Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 13 grants in 2025, 15 in 2024, and 15 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,251,910 | $132,235 | $143,205 | $110,071 | 13 | $128,370 | $115,314 | $136,303 |
| 2024 | $2,262,444 | $135,170 | $175,206 | $132,768 | 15 | $153,673 | $123,516 | $131,550 |
| 2023 | $2,301,538 | $393,464 | $178,248 | $146,935 | 15 | $165,473 | $380,556 | $122,554 |
| 2022 | $2,127,121 | $58,991 | $172,715 | $127,575 | 14 | $150,746 | $34,292 | $134,054 |
| 2021 | $2,241,761 | $86,263 | $170,929 | $121,091 | 12 | $146,606 | $64,082 | $151,521 |
| 2020 | $2,295,257 | $151,939 | $240,150 | $190,067 | 17 | — | $132,139 | $137,103 |
| 2019 | $2,378,643 | $113,807 | $203,397 | $160,761 | 16 | — | $74,118 | $138,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $110,071. Grant amounts ranged from $1,296 to $18,500, with a median of $6,484. The listed grants included $15,064 and $6,707 to recipients associated with UNC Chapel Hill; the stated purposes were scholarship and college scholarship.
The 2025 filing says applications may be obtained from local high school or academy offices in Halifax County, North Carolina. Applicants must provide copies of their parents’ W-2 forms as proof of need. Awards are for individuals domiciled in Halifax County for at least two years before graduation, with distinguished scholastics and financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$37K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Branch Banking AND Trust Company (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund
How much does Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund give each year?
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund gave $110K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 15 grants.
What is Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's typical grant size?
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's median grant in 2025 was $6,484, and its average grant was $8,467, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund give grants?
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants) and "College Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund?
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund?
The filing directs applicants to obtain an application from a local high school or academy office in Halifax County and provide copies of their parents’ W-2 forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's EIN?
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6534286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Florida
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
Delray Beach, FL
The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$291.4M
Grants
622
Total Given
$28.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ethel W Crawley Memorial Educ Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?