JF Crow Family Foundation
JF Crow Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Frazeysburg, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists contributions for religious instruction, religious freedom and freedom of speech, a student independence scholarship, Hurricane Helene relief, and family visits to prisoners.
JF Crow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JF Crow Family Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,100
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,736
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $27,735
- -52.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JF Crow Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16159 Township Road 390, Frazeysburg, OH 43822
Phone: (740) 828-3494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JF Crow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Well Ministries ($17K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (75%), Washington, DC (9%), Michigan (7%), South Carolina (7%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JF Crow Family Foundation gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $59K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Well Ministries Newark, OH | Religious instruction | $16,500 |
| Lifewise Frazeysburg, OH | Religious instruction | $5,000 |
| American Center for Law & Justice Washington, DC | Religious freedom and freedom of speech | $2,600 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Student independence scholarship | $2,100 |
| Dutch Sheets Ministry Batesburg Leesville, SC | Huricane Helene Relief Fund | $2,000 |
| Rehoboth Ministries Frazeysburg, OH | Religious instruction | $1,000 |
| Walk on Water Faith Church Osage Beach, MO | Religious instruction | $500 |
| Stand in the Gap Houston, TX | Family visits to prisoners | $100 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc Virginia Beach, VA | CBN Israel | $100 |
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | Religious instruction | $100 |
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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 | $27,735 | $157 | $30,234 | $30,100 | 11 | $30,257 | $23 | $2,107 |
| 2023 | $57,812 | $20,321 | $62,509 | $58,900 | 13 | $59,217 | $321 | $3,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JF Crow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes contributions supporting religious instruction, religious freedom and freedom of speech, a student independence scholarship, Hurricane Helene relief, and family visits to prisoners.
Among the organizations it supported, LifeWise says it assists youth, schools, communities, and churches with released-time instruction and related educational and motivational programs. Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the authority of the Bible and the relevance of Genesis. The Christian Broadcasting Network says its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Stand in the Gap Foundation describes programs for former January 6th defendants, including housing, counseling, and peer support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $30,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,500, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $16,500 to The Well Ministries for religious instruction, $5,000 to LifeWise for religious instruction, $2,600 to the American Center for Law and Justice for religious freedom and freedom of speech, and $2,100 to Hillsdale College for a student independence scholarship. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Dutch Sheets Ministry for Hurricane Helene relief, $1,000 to Rehoboth Ministries for religious instruction, and $500 to Walk on Water Faith Church for religious instruction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Holliday as President and Jacqueline Holliday as Vice President.
JF Crow Family Foundation is led by James Holliday, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Holliday
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Holliday
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 JF Crow Family Foundation
How much does JF Crow Family Foundation give each year?
JF Crow Family Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 13 grants.
What is JF Crow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JF Crow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,736, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JF Crow Family Foundation give grants?
JF Crow Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frazeysburg, OH (2 grants).
Does JF Crow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on JF Crow Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious instruction" (6 grants).
Who are JF Crow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JF Crow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Well Ministries ($16,500), Lifewise ($5,000) and American Center for Law & Justice ($2,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JF Crow Family Foundation?
JF Crow Family Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JF Crow Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes contributions supporting religious instruction, religious freedom and freedom of speech, a student independence scholarship, Hurricane Helene relief, and family visits to prisoners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JF Crow Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JF Crow Family Foundation's EIN?
JF Crow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1487128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does JF Crow Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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