Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
The Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust is a private foundation established in 1927 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it is dedicated to supporting evangelical Christian organizations and causes through strategic grantmaking. The trust was founded by Henry Parsons Crowell, founder and former chairman of the Quaker Oats Company, who committed his entrepreneurial success to advancing the Kingdom of God.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$5.0M
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
106
-2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's mission is to aid U.S. nonprofit organizations whose purpose is the teaching and active extension of the doctrines of Evangelical Christianity. The trust follows an Indenture established by its founder that continues to guide its grantmaking today.
The trust prioritizes funding in four key areas:
The Unreached and Biblically Illiterate: Support for regions and people groups without Christian evangelical presence or access to resources promoting wholeness, particularly those at risk due to poverty of body, mind, and spirit. The trust encourages evangelism and church planting among indigenous and cross-cultural populations.
Holistic Gospel Expressions: Funding for organizations demonstrating Christ's love through the integration of mercy and truth, delivering human resources and spiritual care.
Key Influencers: Training and equipping of leaders worldwide—both women and men—through discipleship, leadership development, and Christian education.
Care for the Oppressed: Outreach and support for vulnerable people, especially women, protecting them from abuse and unfair treatment, and enabling their development.
Grantmaking
The trust is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. In 2024, the trust made 110 grants totaling approximately $5 million. Grant sizes typically range from $300 to $254,500, with recent notable grants including:
Grant Range
s typically range from $300 to $254,500, with recent notable grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the trust is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, its grantmaking extends nationally and internationally, with particular focus on the United States and global evangelical Christian organizations and missions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the 2024 fiscal year:
- Total Assets: $116,738,603
- Total Revenue: $25,889,526
- Total Expenses: $7,508,596
- Net Income: $18,380,930
- Total Liabilities: $5,570
- Staff: 4 employees
The trust has maintained substantial assets and consistent grantmaking activity, with revenue significantly exceeding annual expenses.
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Candace Sparks serves as Executive Director of the trust.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE OVERSTREET | TRUSTEE | 4.5 | $44,100 |
| JOHN LEWIS | TREASURER | 4.5 | $44,100 |
| KARA POWELL | SECRETARY | 4.5 | $44,100 |
| PAUL BORTHWICK | CHAIRPERSON | 4.5 | $44,100 |
| THOMAS LIN | TRUSTEE | 4.5 | $44,100 |
| THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $194,721 |
| WHITTIER TRUST | TRUSTEE | 40 | — |
| CANDACE SPARKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $218,314 |
Contact Information
Address: 102 N. Cascade, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-645-8119
Email: info@crowelltrust.org
Website: www.crowelltrust.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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