The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund
To support its specified publicly supported section 501(c)(3) beneficiary, the croft institute for international studies, and other charitable and educational section 501(c)(3) organizations which support and further the exempt charitable and educational purposes of the croft institute.
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund at a glance
In short: The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $635K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,905,131
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $635,044
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $203,994,196
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Croft Institute for International Studies ($1.2M). Together the top 3 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Croft Institute for International Studies University, MS | Operational Support | $1,155,131 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS | Operational Support | $500,000 |
| University of Mississippi School of Accounting University, MS | Operational Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203,994,196 | $6,800,837 | $7,811,542 | $1,905,131 | 3 | $6,544,528 |
| 2023 | $200,978,348 | $6,161,473 | $4,781,533 | $1,405,578 | 2 | $5,940,005 |
| 2022 | $193,902,263 | $6,181,563 | $4,434,870 | $1,352,000 | 2 | $5,954,541 |
| 2021 | $195,688,163 | $4,336,128 | $3,940,753 | $1,048,725 | 1 | $4,107,264 |
| 2020 | $192,521,165 | $7,148,604 | $3,796,169 | $1,318,096 | 2 | $6,912,740 |
| 2019 | $188,982,857 | $5,289,980 | $3,669,064 | $1,323,023 | 2 | $5,046,679 |
About The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund is a public charity, based in McComb, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $204.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $6.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund is led by Gerald M. Abdalla, President & Director on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald M. Abdalla
President & Director
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $145K (2024)
Gerald M. Abdalla Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$205K (2019) → $283K (2024)
Robert M. Bird
Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $145K (2024)
Tom A. Abdalla
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $145K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $283K, to Gerald M Abdalla Jr (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund
How much does The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund give each year?
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund gave $1.9M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
What is The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund's typical grant size?
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $635,044, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund give grants?
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were University, MS (2 grants).
Does The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund?
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund reported $204.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund's EIN?
The Joseph C Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2340181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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