Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Underhill, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $638K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $41K.
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- -67.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $637,621
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% 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 Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moore Free Library ($45K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $90K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Free Library Newfane, VT | Support Library Services | $45,000 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend, VT | Support Library Services | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust?
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 | $637,621 | $50,782 | $64,891 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $41,212 | $50,327 |
| 2024 | $651,723 | $28,351 | $93,313 | $84,000 | 1 | $87,700 | $23,096 | $49,183 |
| 2023 | $716,334 | $102,725 | $98,396 | $90,000 | 2 | $90,000 | $12,782 | $46,641 |
| 2022 | $712,005 | $27,409 | $80,778 | $70,000 | 1 | $70,000 | $11,612 | $48,943 |
| 2021 | $765,374 | $71,045 | $48,158 | $39,000 | 1 | $39,000 | $9,191 | $54,241 |
| 2020 | $742,487 | $8,878 | $41,214 | $33,000 | 1 | — | $11,240 | $46,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Crowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Muriel Crowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Crowell
Trustee
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 Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust
How much does Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust give each year?
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 1 grant.
How large is Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust?
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust reported $638K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust operate?
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7211714. 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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Vermont
Rippleworks Inc
San Francisco, CA
Rippleworks funds social-impact nonprofits and mission-driven ventures working on issues such as education, healthcare, environmental resilience, and community development, and is open to any sector or geography. Its typical catalytic funding is $1 million–$3 million, though reported grants vary widely; it makes grants to nonprofits and flexible loans to revenue-generating ventures. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.5B
Grants
89
Total Given
$153.8M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
A to Z Impact Foundation
Wilmington, DE
A to Z Impact Foundation supports grassroots organizations focused on livelihoods, healthcare, shared prosperity, WASH, child care, and basic needs, with a global grantmaking reach. Its stated grant range is $5,000–$100,000, though recent awards varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$14.1M
Grants
26
Total Given
$178K
National Life Group Charitable
Montpelier, VT
National Life Group Charitable primarily funds programs addressing childhood hunger and children’s mental health, with secondary support for community development, especially in central and northern Vermont and the Dallas, Texas area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20 to $125,000, with a median of $1,040. It accepts online grant applications from January 1 through March 31; sponsorship requests are accepted year-round beginning in January, subject to available funds.
Assets
$27.4M
Grants
757
Total Given
$2.7M
The Vermont Community Foundation
Middlebury, VT
The Vermont Community Foundation funds nonprofits working on economic equity, education, health, climate, democracy, and community resilience, with a focus on Vermont communities. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $18,000, though giving varied widely; some programs list awards from $250 to $25,000. RALI is invitation-only, and the Paul Post Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis; the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$370.6M
Grants
728
Total Given
$46.3M
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc
South Burlington, VT
It funds grassroots organizing for progressive social and environmental change nationally, as well as community programs in Vermont. In 2024, grants ranged from $26 to $295,000, with a $2,000 median; active Vermont Community Action Team grants are generally under $2,000. The national grassroots program is closed and not accepting applications; Vermont Community Action Team accepts online applications year-round.
Assets
$9.2M
Grants
448
Total Given
$4.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Vermont
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Robert L Crowell Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?