Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2025 grants were reported as scholarships to Texas universities and colleges, including public and private institutions.
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust gave $220K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,133
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,101
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,900
- Total assets
- $1,420,845
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1620, Tulsa, OK 74101-1620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas at Austin Lily Nguyenadreianna Barnes Miguel Gon ($55K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($59,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 130 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2020) to $267K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Lily Nguyenadreianna Barnes Miguel Gon Austin, TX | Scholarship | $54,500 |
| Texas A&M University BAO Nguyenmarisol Sandovalnathan Lambk College Station, TX | Scholarship | $33,983 |
| University of Houston System Athena Bazzijesus Yael Salinas Garcia Houston, TX | Scholarship | $29,350 |
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $59,600 |
| Houston Community College Foundation Sarah Oshisanya Afosi Anuoluwapolennon Houston, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Texas at Dallas Ayleen Hernandez Richardson, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Baylor University Alyssa Jones Ryan Pirog Waco, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Tarrant County College Nathan Pedneault Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Weatherford College Nathan Pedneault Weathorford, TX | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Houston-Tillotson University Taryn Roebuck Austin, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,420,845 | $91,123 | $245,093 | $220,133 | 31 | $226,977 | $75,067 | $84,929 |
| 2024 | $1,574,509 | $145,805 | $292,306 | $267,171 | 28 | $273,922 | $129,534 | $87,875 |
| 2023 | $1,721,214 | $127,987 | $156,058 | $132,794 | 21 | $139,611 | $107,192 | $86,592 |
| 2022 | $1,738,517 | $80,744 | $225,020 | $190,460 | 18 | $207,335 | $62,472 | $98,326 |
| 2021 | $1,867,705 | $317,395 | $133,243 | $103,236 | 32 | $107,710 | $291,666 | $107,466 |
| 2020 | $1,686,392 | $95,134 | $130,568 | $95,800 | 37 | — | $78,898 | $112,157 |
| 2019 | $1,707,310 | $122,209 | $131,809 | $101,839 | 34 | — | $106,240 | $106,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship as the purpose of its largest grants. The organizations it supported include universities and colleges. For example, an individual recipient State University describes its mission as supporting the university and its students, while Houston Community College Foundation says it empowers student success through philanthropic support aligned with institutional initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 31 grants totaling $220,133. Grants ranged from $450 to $54,500, with a median of $2,900. Its largest grants included $54,500 to the University of Texas at Austin, $33,983 to Texas A&M University, $29,350 to the University of Houston System, and $16,700 to an individual recipient State University. Each of these grants was listed for scholarships.
Other 2025 recipients included Houston Community College Foundation ($7,500), Baylor University ($4,000), the University of Texas at an individual recipient ($2,900), Houston Christian University ($2,000), and the University of St. Thomas ($1,500). Baylor describes its mission as educating students for leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment. Houston Christian University describes its mission as providing a learning experience focused on academic, spiritual, and professional excellence.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bokf NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bokf NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jpmorgan Chase Bankna (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $20K, to Bokf NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust
How much does Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust give each year?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust gave $220K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 28 grants.
What is Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,900, and its average grant was $7,101, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust give grants?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (31 grants).
Who are Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas at Austin Lily Nguyenadreianna Barnes Miguel Gon ($54,500), Texas A&M University BAO Nguyenmarisol Sandovalnathan Lambk ($33,983) and University of Houston System Athena Bazzijesus Yael Salinas Garcia ($29,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($59,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship as the purpose of its largest grants. The organizations it supported include universities and colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6035997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Thurman Crawford Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thurman-crawford-charitable-trust-morg_514ae626c1334117820cd12176bd73c5
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