Mary Jane Crowe Foundation
The Mary Jane Crowe Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1957 and based in Dallas, Texas. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting educational and charitable causes through unrestricted general grants and scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$441K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted general grants and scholarships. Its giving is concentrated in three main areas:
- Education (74% of grants)
- Social & Human Services (9% of grants)
- Religion (11% of grants)
Grantmaking
Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry. Applications should be directed to:
Grant Range
$15,000–$100,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is geographically concentrated, with 64% of grants remaining in Illinois. Four other states receive a significant number of grants: Arizona, New York, Florida, and Indiana. Recent grantees are also located in Michigan, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,702,852
- Total Revenues: $1,175,254
- Total Expenses: $654,557
- Total Giving: $440,996
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $207,101
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $968,153
Grant Activity:
- 2024: 9 grants made
- 2023: 12 grants made
- 2022: 10 grants made
- 2021: 8 grants made
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,702,852 | $8,182,275 | $8,125,857 |
| Revenue | $1,175,254 | $685,554 | $471,528 |
| Expenses | $654,557 | $628,597 | $712,580 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $530,824 | $523,726 | $592,712 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,062,457 | $579,821 | $364,923 |
| Distributable Amount | $575,272 | $524,545 | $525,254 |
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
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America N.A. serves as Managing Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA N A | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $110,032 |
| LINDA CROWE TATE | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 5 | $47,932 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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