Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable
The Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Orange Beach, Alabama. It supports scholarships for qualifying students in medical and performing arts fields and provides grants to nonprofit organizations in an individual recipient
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable at a glance
In short: Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable gave $1.0M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,044,000
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,829
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $22,838,158
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable
- How to Apply
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Medical and performing arts majors may apply through the financial aid department at a participating university. The foundation’s website also directs community grant inquiries to the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- University-specific.
- Deadline
- University-specific.
- Contact
Application contact: Gray Cromeans
Mailing address: PO Box 352, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 923-9297
Website: https://cromeansfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Service Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $665K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($60,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 115 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community grantmaking as serving an individual recipient All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 132% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2020) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Service Center Lanett, AL | Community Welfare | $150,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $60,000 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Troy University Foundation Troy, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| University of Mobile Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| University of Montevallo Foundation Montevallo, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,838,158 | $1,819,378 | $1,473,152 | $1,044,000 | 35 | $1,330,767 | $1,690,365 | $1,327,174 |
| 2024 | $22,472,355 | $1,246,775 | $1,252,375 | $846,500 | 34 | $1,108,441 | $1,134,674 | $1,257,589 |
| 2023 | $22,411,822 | $2,430,342 | $819,218 | $475,500 | 16 | $731,465 | $2,261,234 | $1,110,775 |
| 2022 | $20,799,438 | $456,546 | $810,962 | $450,500 | 17 | $706,361 | $256,722 | $1,139,145 |
| 2021 | $21,170,085 | $653,279 | $766,727 | $400,000 | 13 | $662,115 | $358,335 | $1,193,145 |
| 2020 | $21,393,712 | $21,741,350 | $282,587 | $97,500 | 5 | — | $89,585 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — 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 foundation states that it aims to support the advancement of medical and performing arts students through scholarships and promote local nonprofit charities through community giving. Its website specifies scholarships for qualifying third- and fourth-year students majoring in medical or performing arts fields.
Its community grants support nonprofit organizations. Among its 2025 recipients, Christian Service Center describes its work as providing food and emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities, to low-income people in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. Mobile Symphony says it promotes symphonic music and provides music education in Alabama and the Gulf Coast region. These are the recipient organizations’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,044,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $150,000, with a median of $17,000. The largest award was $150,000 to Christian Service Center for community welfare. The foundation also awarded $60,000 each to Auburn University Foundation, an individual recipient Community College, Samford University, Troy University Foundation, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of Mobile, the University of Montevallo Foundation, and the University of an individual recipient Several of these awards were described as scholarships. Mobile Symphony received $35,000 for arts and community welfare, and Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation received $26,000 for community welfare.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarship applications, medical and performing arts majors may apply through financial aid departments at various universities. Awards are restricted to students in those fields; the application process and requirements are university-specific.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe Gray Cromeans Jr. as trustee and chairman and Jennifer M. Blanchard on the distribution committee.
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable is led by Joe Gray Cromeans Jr., Trustee & Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Gray Cromeans Jr.
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $165K (2025)
Jennifer M. Blanchard
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $62K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elaina A. Ritenburgh (2020) — Distribution Committee
- Former: Joshua G. Kesling (2020) — Distribution Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Joe Gray Cromeans Jr (Trustee/Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable
How much does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable give each year?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable gave $1.0M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $847K across 34 grants.
What is Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's typical grant size?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $17,000, and its average grant was $29,829, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable give grants?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (5 grants), Fairhope, AL (5 grants), Foley, AL (3 grants) and Robertsdale, AL (3 grants).
Does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Welfare" (22 grants) and "Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's largest grantees?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Service Center ($150,000), Auburn University Foundation ($60,000) and Samford University ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($60,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable reported $22.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable fund?
The foundation states that it aims to support the advancement of medical and performing arts students through scholarships and promote local nonprofit charities through community giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable?
Medical and performing arts majors may apply through the financial aid department at a participating university. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's EIN?
Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1191628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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