Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $309K.
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc gave $121K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,000
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,444
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,974,866
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA ($25K). Together the top 9 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 65 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2957% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $145K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Peta Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Future Proof Institute Jacksonville, FL | Inter-Generational Project | $20,000 |
| Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue New Oxford, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Basset Hound Rescue League Inc Fort Washington, MD | General Support | $6,000 |
| Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary Poolesville, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Well Being International Potomac, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | Ewasco Lions and Community Training | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,974,866 | $343,740 | $190,091 | $121,000 | 9 | $154,534 | $309,383 | $118,199 |
| 2023 | $1,838,670 | $76,080 | $105,615 | $75,350 | 9 | $86,217 | $56,682 | $109,991 |
| 2022 | $1,868,220 | $79,522 | $46,154 | $18,780 | 14 | $29,198 | $62,566 | $109,489 |
| 2021 | $1,834,837 | $201,538 | $24,391 | $3,958 | 14 | $3,958 | $186,668 | $114,712 |
| 2020 | $1,661,809 | $43,807 | $157,524 | $144,912 | 19 | — | $37,472 | $96,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc is led by Irene Crowe, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irene Crowe
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Crowe
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc
How much does Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc give each year?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc gave $121K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 9 grants.
What is Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,444, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc give grants?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Florida (17%).
Does Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA ($25,000), Peta ($25,000) and Future Proof Institute ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pettus-Crowe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7025310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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