The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It reported 13 grants totaling $65,500 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including a church, arts and social-service organizations, hospitals, and animal rescue.
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden at a glance
In short: The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden gave $66K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,500
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,038
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $962,014
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2284 Ivy Crest Lane Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 859-1217
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Log Cabin Community Church ($15K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 8% to Arizona, 7% to Kansas, and 7% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of 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 $40K (2021) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Log Cabin Community Church Ranger, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $15,000 |
| High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Must Ministries Marietta Marietta, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $6,000 |
| City of Shellman Shellman, GA | Beautification Projects | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Topeka, KS | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,500 |
| The Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,500 |
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Devereux Georgia Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted for the General Purpose | $4,000 |
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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 | $962,014 | $111,409 | $80,695 | $65,500 | 13 | $68,625 | $99,276 | $60,709 |
| 2024 | $931,300 | $72,198 | $73,636 | $59,510 | 14 | $62,646 | $58,581 | $58,446 |
| 2023 | $932,738 | $53,750 | $62,540 | $50,010 | 17 | $53,107 | $42,828 | $53,493 |
| 2022 | $941,528 | $19,368 | $53,216 | $40,010 | 14 | $43,041 | $12,932 | $55,143 |
| 2021 | $975,376 | $65,099 | $53,156 | $40,000 | 15 | $42,750 | $54,693 | $58,874 |
| 2020 | $963,433 | $4,275 | $64,918 | $51,800 | 17 | — | $10,894 | $51,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with community sponsors and volunteers to build homes with responsible low-income families. Rescue a Golden of Arizona says it rescues and places golden retrievers through adoption. Atlanta Community Tennis Foundation describes its mission as enriching under-resourced youths’ lives through tennis and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $65,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median of $4,500.
Among the largest listed grants were $15,000 to Log Cabin Community Church, $7,000 to the High Museum of Art, $6,000 to MUST Ministries Marietta, and $5,000 to the City of Shellman for beautification projects. Other listed grants included $4,500 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and The Salvation Army; and $4,000 each to the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Greater Atlanta, Devereux Georgia, and Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marjorie A. Crittenden, Doneita J. Robinson, and Suzanne James as trustees.
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doneita J. Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie A. Crittenden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne James
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 The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden
How much does The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden give each year?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden gave $66K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 14 grants.
What is The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's typical grant size?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,038, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden that year got $3K on average.
Where does The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden give grants?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (8%) and Kansas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's largest grantees?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's largest 2025 grantees include Log Cabin Community Church ($15,000), High Museum of Art ($7,000) and Must Ministries Marietta ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden reported $962K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's EIN?
The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2371541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The R Carter and Marjorie a Crittenden accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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