Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
The Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1927, it supports the teaching and active extension of evangelical Christianity through grants to qualified organizations.
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust at a glance
In short: Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust gave $5.0M across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state Colorado. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,021,675
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,374
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $116,738,603
- +19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (14 of 101, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (18% 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 Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
- How to Apply
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Organizations that received a grant within the past five years may submit an application. Other organizations should first use the Trust’s self-screening tool and, if eligible, submit a letter of inquiry; an application follows if the organization is invited. Applicants must be U.S.-registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or have a qualifying fiscal sponsor, align with at least one Trust priority, and agree with the Lausanne Covenant. The Trust asks applicants to submit only one LOI or application per calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be submitted by January 15 or June 15 each year.
- Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by January 15 or June 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Crowell Trust
Mailing address: 102 N Cascade Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 272-8300
Website: https://crowelltrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
Who Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Development Associates International- Dai ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
519 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 519 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust describes its priorities in global terms, including work among indigenous and cross-cultural populations. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Colorado (18%), California (17%), Georgia (8%), Texas (6%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 101 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4.0M (2021) to $5.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development Associates International- Dai Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Bangui Evangelical School of Theology (BEST)FATEB San Pedro, CA | General Fund | $175,000 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Madison, WI | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Scholarleaders Deerfield, IL | General Fund | $110,000 |
| Arab Baptist Theological Seminary Abts Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Bible Students Fellowship of Bangladesh (BSFB) - (Dai Fiscal Sponsor) Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Elam Ministries Alpharetta, GA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Life in Abundance International Louisville, KY | General Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $116,738,603 | $25,889,526 | $7,508,596 | $5,021,675 | 106 | $5,881,146 | $24,333,444 | $5,835,448 |
| 2023 | $97,642,138 | $3,391,174 | $7,644,555 | $5,298,750 | 109 | $6,116,490 | $2,513,200 | $5,906,355 |
| 2022 | $99,075,678 | $4,287,450 | $8,303,801 | $4,940,475 | 100 | $5,673,207 | $1,830,938 | $6,114,797 |
| 2021 | $105,783,435 | $11,655,200 | $5,893,068 | $3,954,233 | 100 | $4,628,445 | $10,435,877 | $6,021,464 |
| 2020 | $93,526,739 | $4,842,192 | $5,936,272 | $4,026,500 | 104 | — | $3,510,576 | $5,131,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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
The Trust’s stated purpose is to support the teaching and active extension of the doctrines of evangelical Christianity. Its four funding priorities are:
- Unreached, biblically illiterate, highest-need and least-resourced populations: The Trust seeks to encourage evangelism and church planting among indigenous and cross-cultural populations.
- Holistic Gospel expressions: Integrating mercy and truth through human resources and spiritual care.
- Key influencers: Training and equipping women and men through discipleship, leadership development, and Christian education.
- Care for the oppressed, especially women: Supporting vulnerable people through care, protection, and enablement.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of supported work. Fuller Theological Seminary describes its work as preparing students for Christian vocations through religious learning and schools of mission and theology, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. Life in Abundance International says it mobilizes local churches to support vulnerable children and families. Elam Ministries describes its mission as strengthening the Persian-speaking church through leadership training, resources, evangelism, and church planting. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not additional stated Trust priorities.
Grantmaking
The Trust reported 106 grants totaling $5,021,675 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $40,000. Earlier reported giving was $5,298,750 across 109 grants in 2023 and $4,940,475 across 100 grants in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $200,000 each to Development Associates International (DAI) and Fuller Theological Seminary; $175,000 to Bangui Evangelical School of Theology (BEST)/FATEB; $150,000 to Pioneers; and $125,000 to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Other 2024 awards included $110,000 to ScholarLeaders and $100,000 each to Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Bible Students Fellowship of Bangladesh (DAI fiscal sponsor), Elam Ministries, Life in Abundance International, Morning Star Development, and Thornston Educational Fund. The listed grant purposes were “general fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Jane Overstreet, Thomas Lin, The Northern Trust Company, and Whittier Trust as trustees; John Lewis as treasurer; Kara Powell as secretary; Paul Borthwick as chairperson; and Candace Sparks as executive director.
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust is led by Candace Sparks, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candace Sparks
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Paul Borthwick
Chairperson
Secretary → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Jane Overstreet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $44K (2024)
The Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$352K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Thomas Lin
Trustee
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Whittier Trust
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lewis
Treasurer
Treasurer → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Kara Powell
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4.5 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $44K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Robinson (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to Candace Sparks (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
How much does Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust give each year?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust gave $5.0M across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 109 grants.
What is Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's typical grant size?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $47,374, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust that year got $23K on average.
Where does Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust give grants?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's top state is Colorado, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (19 grants), Wheaton, IL (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Deerfield, IL (3 grants).
Does Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's largest grantees?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Development Associates International- Dai ($200,000), Fuller Theological Seminary ($200,000) and Bangui Evangelical School of Theology (BEST)FATEB ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust reported $116.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated purpose is to support the teaching and active extension of the doctrines of evangelical Christianity. Its four funding priorities are: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust?
Organizations that received a grant within the past five years may submit an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's EIN?
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6038028. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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