The John Crosland III
The John Crosland III is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including schools, conservation groups, animal-welfare organizations, and other nonprofits.
The John Crosland III at a glance
In short: The John Crosland III gave $157K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,800
- +714.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,031
- +651.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $131,434
- -52.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John Crosland III
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5960 Fairview Road 200, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (704) 529-1166
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John Crosland III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The John Crosland School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 122 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 22% to recipients in Georgia. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Virginia (2%), Washington, DC (1%), and Louisiana (1%). Recipients included organizations in Charlotte and other North Carolina communities, as well as Woodward Fund Class of 19 and Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John Crosland III open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $18K (2020) to $157K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The John Crosland School Charlotte, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $100,000 |
| Woodward Fund Class of 19 College Park, GA | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $20,000 |
| Woodward Academy College Park, GA | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $15,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $2,500 |
| Linville Central Rescue Squad Newland, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $2,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $1,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $1,500 |
| Avery County Habitat for Humanity Newland, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals | $1,000 |
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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 | $131,434 | $10,037 | $156,940 | $156,800 | 26 | $156,800 | $10,082 | $12,129 |
| 2024 | $277,298 | $13,192 | $23,433 | $19,250 | 24 | $19,250 | $13,192 | $13,805 |
| 2023 | $287,886 | $50,759 | $94,159 | $89,450 | 23 | $89,450 | $50,756 | $16,138 |
| 2022 | $331,980 | $45,440 | $146,657 | $145,850 | 22 | $145,850 | $45,262 | $21,224 |
| 2021 | $432,835 | $25,062 | $26,203 | $25,650 | 27 | $25,650 | $24,854 | $26,843 |
| 2020 | $433,776 | $-8,171 | $18,017 | $17,750 | 27 | — | $8,193 | $23,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Crosland III reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included education, conservation, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. The John Crosland School describes its mission as providing individualized education in a supportive community for students with learning differences. Woodward Academy describes itself as providing college-preparatory education from pre-K through grade 12. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy says it works to conserve mountain habitats, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation areas. The Humane Society of Charlotte says it champions companion-animal wellbeing and the bond between animals and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $156,800. Grants ranged from $300 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to The John Crosland School, $20,000 to Woodward Fund Class of 19, and $15,000 to Woodward Academy. Other listed grants included $2,500 to Christ Church Charlotte, $2,000 to Linville Central Rescue Squad, and $1,500 each to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy. The listed grant purposes were to assist organizations with their needs and goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Crosland III was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The John Crosland III is led by John Crosland III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Crosland III
President
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 The John Crosland III
How much does The John Crosland III give each year?
The John Crosland III gave $157K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 24 grants.
What is The John Crosland III's typical grant size?
The John Crosland III's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,031, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John Crosland III that year got $11K on average.
Where does The John Crosland III give grants?
The John Crosland III 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 state was Georgia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and College Park, GA (2 grants).
Does The John Crosland III give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The John Crosland III's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Organization with Its Needs and Goals" (26 grants).
Who are The John Crosland III's largest grantees?
The John Crosland III's largest 2025 grantees include The John Crosland School ($100,000), Woodward Fund Class of 19 ($20,000) and Woodward Academy ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John Crosland III?
The John Crosland III reported $131K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John Crosland III fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included education, conservation, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. The John Crosland School describes its mission as providing individualized education in a supportive community for students with learning differences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John Crosland III?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John Crosland III's EIN?
The John Crosland III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2439247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John Crosland III accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 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 July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
Live grants for the work The John Crosland III funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The John Crosland III funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-crosland-iii-morg_21d641d99619441ca5d54187416a514e
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