The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes a speaker and debate series promoting civil discourse and understanding of opposing points of view; its grants that year went to charitable organizations in several states.
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation gave $710K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), top state Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $710,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,889
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $12,276,027
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3819 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 661-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Academy of Science and Letters ($250K). Together the top 9 received $710K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 53 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (35%), Texas (25%), New York (14%), Arizona (14%), and Washington, DC (11%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $710K (2024) to $960K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $710K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Science and Letters Dover, DE | General | $250,000 |
| Steele Family Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General | $100,000 |
| COMMIT2 Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $100,000 |
| National Review Institute New York, NY | General | $75,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Washington, DC | General | $75,000 |
| Highland Park United Church Dallas, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Phoenix House of Texas Dallas, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Center for Integrity in News Reporting Little Rock, AR | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,276,027 | $1,098,910 | $1,309,662 | $710,000 | 9 | $1,121,421 | $798,038 | $972,902 |
| 2023 | $12,138,165 | $365,241 | $1,028,999 | $755,000 | 8 | $903,392 | $160,288 | $902,061 |
| 2022 | $13,073,591 | $708,170 | $1,255,691 | $770,000 | 11 | $1,131,116 | $518,106 | $979,916 |
| 2021 | $15,003,441 | $656,916 | $1,150,380 | $715,000 | 14 | $1,025,090 | $546,123 | $1,025,970 |
| 2020 | $15,394,881 | $172,725 | $1,541,805 | $960,000 | 11 | — | — | $965,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $973K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation reports direct charitable activity through a speaker and debate series that promotes civil discourse and understanding of opposing points of view.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated work spans education, philanthropy, public-policy principles, and services for underserved students. The Steele Family Foundation says it supports teachers and schools and provides scholarships to people who embrace civility, integrity, and social responsibility. The Philanthropy Roundtable says it works to foster excellence in philanthropy, protect philanthropic freedom, and help donors advance liberty, opportunity, and personal responsibility. The National Review Institute says it seeks to expand understanding of conservative principles and philosophy in society and culture. Teach for America says it finds, develops, and supports leaders to teach students in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $710,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $75,000. Larger awards included $250,000 to the American Academy of Science and Letters, $100,000 each to the Steele Family Foundation and Commit2 Dallas, and $75,000 each to the National Review Institute and The Philanthropy Roundtable. All nine listed grants had a stated purpose of “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harlan R. Crow as president and director; Stuart M. Crow and Trammell S. Crow as directors; M. Kevin Bryant as vice president and secretary; and Kenneth G. Gross and Gayle C. Bennett as vice presidents.
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation is led by Harlan R. Crow, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harlan R. Crow
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart M. Crow
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trammell S. Crow
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle C. Bennett
Vice President
Vice President - → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G. Gross
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Kevin Bryant
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gabriella Orengo Lyons (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Anne L. Raymond (2020) — Vice President -
- Former: William W. McMahan (2020) — Vice President -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation
How much does The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation give each year?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation gave $710K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $755K across 8 grants.
What is The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $78,889, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation give grants?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Academy of Science and Letters ($250,000), Steele Family Foundation ($100,000) and COMMIT2 Dallas ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $973K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation fund?
The foundation reports direct charitable activity through a speaker and debate series that promotes civil discourse and understanding of opposing points of view. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's EIN?
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2167146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation 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.
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