The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc
The Society of Entrepreneurs was founded to foster the development of the entrepreneurial spirit and to recognize the contribution of entrepreneurs to business and the community. The organization's purpose is to promote the general welfare of the community, to further the public good and to further education in Tennessee through the creation, development and implementation of various community programs which recognize and encourage the efforts of entrepreneurs in business and the local, national and international community.
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc at a glance
In short: The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $306,740
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Popcheck Technologies Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Popcheck Technologies Inc Memphis, TN | Mission Support | $10,000 |
| BVO 1 LLC Memphis, TN | Mission Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,740 | $150,637 | $174,795 | $11,000 | 2 | $22,239 |
| 2024 | $331,859 | $127,102 | $179,940 | $20,000 | 2 | $14,780 |
| 2023 | $374,373 | $92,630 | $178,715 | $6,000 | 5 | $7,052 |
| 2022 | $435,871 | $397,611 | $165,376 | $10,000 | 1 | $14,278 |
| 2021 | $251,838 | $119,530 | $144,413 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,534 |
| 2020 | $262,522 | $169,091 | $151,958 | $10,000 | 1 | $9,263 |
About The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $307K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc is led by Pearson Crutcher, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pearson Crutcher
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $106K (2025)
Doug Marchant
President
Board Member → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Andrews
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Duncan Williams
President-Elect
President → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Bird
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kent Ritchey
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary McDonald
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ron Coleman
Board Member
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denise Stewart
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Edith Kelly-Green
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gary Dodson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Webb
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Blockman Carrier
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pat Lawler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patti Phelps
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Randy Stepherson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Hilliard Crews (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Stephenson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Walker S. Uhlhorn (2020–2024) — President Emeritus
- Former: Jay Myers (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Hardy (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Bill Courtney (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Billy Orgel (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Adams (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Ewing Sr. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Rolfes (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Wunderlich (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Bruns (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Andy Taylor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daphne Large (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Pearson Crutcher (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc
How much does The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc give each year?
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc?
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc reported $307K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What is The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc?
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $307K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc operate?
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc has awarded grants in Mississippi, Tennessee.
What is The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc's EIN?
The Society of Entrepreneurs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1626301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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