George E Crouch Foundation
The George E Crouch Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, historical and natural-resource preservation, human services, and religious ministries.
George E Crouch Foundation at a glance
In short: George E Crouch Foundation gave $140K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,403
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,987
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,726,895
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George E Crouch Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation requests a written and signed letter explaining the need for a gift, contribution, or grant. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Martha C Black
Mailing address: 8910 Highway 17 South, Louisville, GA 30434
Phone: (706) 650-8877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George E Crouch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 221 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 54% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Virginia (11%), North Carolina (9%), Maine (9%), and New York (5%). Examples include grants to organizations in Georgia, Virginia, Maine, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George E Crouch Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 47 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2024) to $179K (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | To help preserve the 18th century capital of the colony of Virginia | $10,000 |
| Thomasville History Center Thomasville, GA | To help with the costs of the education and preservation programs | $10,000 |
| Acorn to Oaks Foundation Atlanta, GA | Provide funds for the educational programs the foundation supports at garden hills elementary. | $7,088 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Chu Atlanta, GA | Help purchase supplies and to support the church's ministries. | $6,000 |
| Corporation for Jeffersons Poplar F Forest, VA | To help with the upkeep and preservation of this national landmark | $5,000 |
| Georgia Southern University Fdn Statesboro, GA | To Help Support the Mission of Higher Education | $5,000 |
| Birdsong Nature Center Thomasville, GA | To Help Purchase Equipment | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Children's Home Decatur, GA | To Help Purchase Equipment | $5,000 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | Help Purchase Materials Needed for the Preservation Projects | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,726,895 | $225,537 | $142,315 | $140,403 | 47 | $140,403 | $118,838 | $145,352 |
| 2023 | $1,644,673 | $205,826 | $183,307 | $179,300 | 39 | $179,300 | $104,262 | $132,737 |
| 2022 | $1,623,154 | $139,267 | $177,997 | $175,560 | 44 | $175,560 | $106,674 | $147,789 |
| 2021 | $1,662,384 | $304,320 | $169,250 | $167,710 | 47 | $167,710 | $98,806 | $149,469 |
| 2020 | $1,527,814 | $207,795 | $172,771 | $167,436 | 44 | — | $107,676 | $136,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E Crouch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — 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 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Friends of Acadia describes its work as preserving and promoting stewardship of Acadia National Park’s natural and cultural resources; Trees Atlanta says it protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest through planting, conservation, and public education; and Birdsong Nature Center describes educational programs about birds, nature, and wildlife habitats.
Other 2024 grantees include Furman University, whose stated mission is to provide a distinctive liberal arts education, and the United Methodist Children’s Home, which says it works to restore children and families from trauma through Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $140,403 through 47 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for preservation of the 18th-century colonial capital, and $10,000 to the Thomasville History Center for education and preservation programs. Other grants included $7,088 to Acorn to Oaks Foundation for educational programs at Garden Hills Elementary and $6,000 to Peachtree Road United Methodist Church for supplies and its ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha C Black as chairperson and Allison June Crouch, David M Sherman, George E Crouch V, and John Sheftall as trustees.
George E Crouch Foundation is led by Martha C. Black, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha C. Black
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison June Crouch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George E. Crouch V
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Sheftall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M. Sherman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas L. Black (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George E Crouch Foundation
How much does George E Crouch Foundation give each year?
George E Crouch Foundation gave $140K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $179K across 39 grants.
What is George E Crouch Foundation's typical grant size?
George E Crouch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,987, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George E Crouch Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does George E Crouch Foundation give grants?
George E Crouch Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, GA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants), Cashiers, NC (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does George E Crouch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on George E Crouch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Purchase Equipment" (3 grants).
Who are George E Crouch Foundation's largest grantees?
George E Crouch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($10,000), Thomasville History Center ($10,000) and Acorn to Oaks Foundation ($7,088), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George E Crouch Foundation?
George E Crouch Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 George E Crouch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George E Crouch Foundation?
The foundation requests a written and signed letter explaining the need for a gift, contribution, or grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George E Crouch Foundation's EIN?
George E Crouch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1832448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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