Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $20K.
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr at a glance
In short: Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr gave $12K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $12,288
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,144
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,144
- Total assets
- $176,553
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Perry County Board of Education Jody Maggard Finance Officer ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $12K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County Board of Education Jody Maggard Finance Officer Hazard, KY | Scholarships | $6,144 |
| Hazard Independent Schools Sandra Johnson Superintendent Hazard, KY | Scholarships | $6,144 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $176,553 | $23,710 | $17,921 | $12,288 | 2 | $13,940 | $19,806 | $14,652 |
| 2025 | $170,763 | $10,044 | $16,128 | $10,848 | 2 | $12,382 | $6,419 | $13,821 |
| 2024 | $176,825 | $11,017 | $15,691 | $10,900 | 2 | $12,259 | $7,280 | $12,206 |
| 2023 | $181,798 | $9,423 | $17,269 | $12,210 | 2 | $13,575 | $5,965 | $12,266 |
| 2022 | $189,643 | $17,383 | $15,679 | $10,312 | 2 | $11,859 | $13,588 | $13,758 |
| 2021 | $187,936 | $13,488 | $15,260 | $10,274 | 2 | — | $10,121 | $11,617 |
| 2020 | $189,712 | $16,158 | $15,414 | $10,824 | 2 | — | $12,850 | $11,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr
How much does Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr give each year?
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr gave $12K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr?
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr reported $177K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr operate?
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr's EIN?
Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7168395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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