Fisher-Crum Foundation
Fisher-Crum Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 77 grants totaling $788,500 to organizations including universities, churches, youth-serving groups, and charitable organizations.
Fisher-Crum Foundation at a glance
In short: Fisher-Crum Foundation gave $789K across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $788,500
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,240
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,347,598
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (14 of 77, 2025)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fisher-Crum Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Suzanne Crum Harper as the contact. It states that no application form or other materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Suzanne Crum Harper
Mailing address: 908 River Pointe Drive, Albany, GA 31701
Phone: (229) 883-8395
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fisher-Crum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shorter University ($45K). Together the top 10 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 359 grants of 361 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were California (6%), North Carolina (5%), Colorado (3%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fisher-Crum Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 77 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2019) to $840K (2022). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $789K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shorter University Rome, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $45,000 |
| Alex Tharpe Fund Ga Tee Atlanta, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $40,000 |
| Reinhardt University Waleska, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $40,000 |
| Rochelle Trinity Church Rochelle, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $40,000 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $36,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Project Atlanta, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $30,000 |
| Faith in Serving Humanity Monroe, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $30,000 |
| Christian Andes Mission Tecate, CA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Living Now Burlington, NC | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $25,000 |
| Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church Albany, GA | Charitable, Educational or Religious | $22,000 |
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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 | $15,347,598 | $1,139,558 | $927,264 | $788,500 | 77 | $800,494 | $1,031,957 | $817,306 |
| 2024 | $15,135,304 | $1,109,144 | $868,375 | $747,368 | 75 | $761,839 | $1,002,608 | $803,390 |
| 2023 | $14,894,535 | $-38,920 | $905,898 | $790,643 | 67 | $804,190 | $254,584 | $760,623 |
| 2022 | $15,839,353 | $516,272 | $1,002,568 | $840,000 | 68 | $855,960 | $409,664 | $807,852 |
| 2021 | $16,325,649 | $1,999,719 | $857,808 | $739,359 | 74 | $749,426 | $1,902,304 | $848,836 |
| 2020 | $15,183,738 | $518,738 | $654,449 | $525,075 | 64 | — | $429,305 | $756,079 |
| 2019 | $15,319,449 | $14,071,698 | $130,393 | $62,100 | 39 | — | $558,908 | $548,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fisher-Crum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $817K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Shorter University describes its mission as advancing God’s kingdom through academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service. Faith in Serving Humanity says it assists people in need through thrift stores providing low-cost or free items to people with low to moderate incomes. Mountain Top Boys Home says it provides a group home and care for adolescent boys placed there because of behavioral problems.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $788,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $45,000 to Shorter University, $40,000 each to Alex Tharpe Fund GA Tee, Reinhardt University, and Rochelle Trinity Church, and $36,000 to Mercer University. Other recipients included Atlanta Youth Project ($30,000), Christian Andes Mission ($25,000), and Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church ($22,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Letsa Doster Marietta as secretary, Suzanne Crum Harper as foundation manager, and Spencer Linder Jr, Richard Hull, and Lee Daniel as directors.
Fisher-Crum Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Daniel
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $700 (2025)
Richard Hull
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $700 (2025)
Spencer Linder Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $700 (2025)
Letsa Doster Marietta
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Suzanne Crum Harper
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $7K (2025)
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 $7K, to Suzanne Crum Harper (Foundation Manager). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fisher-Crum Foundation
How much does Fisher-Crum Foundation give each year?
Fisher-Crum Foundation gave $789K across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $747K across 75 grants.
What is Fisher-Crum Foundation's typical grant size?
Fisher-Crum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,240, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fisher-Crum Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Fisher-Crum Foundation give grants?
Fisher-Crum Foundation 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 California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, GA (11 grants), Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Cartersville, GA (4 grants) and Marietta, GA (3 grants).
Does Fisher-Crum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on Fisher-Crum Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable, Educational or Religious" (76 grants).
Who are Fisher-Crum Foundation's largest grantees?
Fisher-Crum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shorter University ($45,000), Alex Tharpe Fund Ga Tee ($40,000) and Reinhardt University ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fisher-Crum Foundation?
Fisher-Crum Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $800K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $817K (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.
What does Fisher-Crum Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Shorter University describes its mission as advancing God’s kingdom through academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fisher-Crum Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne Crum Harper as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fisher-Crum Foundation's EIN?
Fisher-Crum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1674423. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fisher-Crum Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fisher-crum-foundation-morg_bc6ef4aefcf146e9a261037005dbbaed
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