Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Hattiesburg, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $28K.
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc gave $28K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,500
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,056
- +121.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,024
- -48.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Billy Graham Evanelist Assoc ($15K). Together the top 9 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $36K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Evanelist Assoc Charlotte, NC | Donation | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Donation for Earthquake, Mission Hospital | $5,000 |
| Tim Lee Ministries Garland, TX | Donation for Ministry | $2,000 |
| Baptist Children's Village Clinton, MS | For Services Provided to Children in Need | $1,000 |
| Homes of Hope for Children Purvis, MS | Donation to Children | $1,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Hattiesburg, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| Christian Services Hattiesburg, MS | Ministry Donation | $1,000 |
| Rejoice Radio Pensacola, FL | Christian Radio | $1,000 |
| Sow a Few Seeds Petal, MS | Needs of People | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,024 | $21,293 | $27,950 | $27,500 | 9 | $27,500 |
| 2024 | $13,681 | $26,686 | $21,255 | $20,690 | 15 | $20,690 |
| 2023 | $8,249 | $6,600 | $31,724 | $31,147 | 19 | $31,147 |
| 2022 | $33,373 | $25,903 | $23,843 | $23,439 | 15 | $23,439 |
| 2021 | $31,313 | $15,250 | $36,212 | $35,827 | 16 | $35,827 |
| 2020 | $52,275 | $67,200 | $35,843 | $34,638 | 17 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc is led by Glinda G. Crooks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glinda G. Crooks
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hilda Broome
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John D. Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William P. Crooks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc
How much does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc give each year?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc gave $28K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 15 grants.
What is Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,056, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc give grants?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (16%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hattiesburg, MS (2 grants).
Does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Billy Graham Evanelist Assoc ($15,000), Samaritans Purse ($5,000) and Tim Lee Ministries ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Hattiesburg, MS. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's EIN?
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0601232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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