George E Crouch Foundation

LOUISVILLE, GA EIN: 58-1832448

The George E Crouch Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Georgia. Established in May 1989, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

+5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$140K

-21.7% YoY

Grant Count

+20.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-35.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Historical Preservation

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $30,000.

Review Cycle

or restrictions on applications.

How to Apply

** According to available documentation, applicants should submit a written and signed letter explaining the need for the gift, contribution, or grant. There are no stated deadlines or restrictions on applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $492K (59%)

Virginia $88K (11%)

North Carolina $62K (7%)

Maine $60K (7%)

New York $41K (5%)

South Carolina $31K (4%)

District of Columbia $20K (2%)

California $11K (1%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maine North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AikenAlbanyAthensAtlantaAugustaBar HarborCashierCashiersCentralCharlestonCherry LogClaytonClintonColumbusDecaturForestFranklinGardnersGreenvilleHighlands

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $1,640,000
Total Revenue: $206,000
Total Expenses: $183,000
Total Liabilities: $467,000

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,726,895
Total Giving: $140,403

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,726,895	$1,644,673	$1,623,154
Revenue	$225,537	$205,826	$139,267
Expenses	$142,315	$183,307	$177,997
Qualifying Distributions	$140,403	$179,300	$175,560
Net Investment Income	$118,838	$104,262	$106,674
Distributable Amount	$145,352	$132,737	$147,789

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

221 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($10,000), Thomasville History Center ($10,000), Acorn to Oaks Foundation ($7,088).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT OF FAMILY AND LOUISVILLE, GA	TO HELP PURCHASE EQUIPMENT	$4,000
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LOUISVILLE, GA	TO SUPPORT MISSIONARY PROGRAM	$2,000
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
CASHIERS HIGHLAND HUMANE SOCIETY CASHIERS, NC	TO HELP PURCHASE SUPPLIES	$2,000
UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME DECATUR, GA	TO HELP PURCHASE EQUIPMENT	$5,000
FURMAN UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE, SC	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOUISVILLE, GA	TO HELP SUPPORT THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY	$2,000
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR DISASTER RELIEF	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Martha C Black – Chairperson (8910 Highway 17 South, Louisville, GA 30434)
Thomas L Black – Trustee
Allison June Crouch – Trustee
George E Crouch V – Trustee
John Sheftall – Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALLISON JUNE CROUCH	Trustee	—	—
MARTHA C BLACK	CHAIRPERSON	1	—
DAVID M SHERMAN	TRUSTEE	—	—
GEORGE E CROUCH V	TRUSTEE	—	—
JOHN SHEFTALL	TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 132 Louisville, GA 30434

Phone: 706-650-8877

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George E Crouch Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Historical Preservation

How do I apply for a grant from George E Crouch Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $500 to $30,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded $1,000 to the Jefferson County Historical Society in 2023 to help support the historical preservation activities of the society. **Application Process:** According to available documentation, applicants should submit a written and signed letter explaining the need for the gift, contribution, or grant. There are no stated deadlines or restrictions on applications.

Where does George E Crouch Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, and New York.

What size grants does George E Crouch Foundation award?

In 2024, George E Crouch Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George E Crouch Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George E Crouch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.