William B & Saramel Crooks
William B & Saramel Crooks is a private foundation, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $370K. Net investment income was $249K.
William B & Saramel Crooks at a glance
In short: William B & Saramel Crooks gave $370K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $93K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $370,000
- +65.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- -71.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $92,500
- +477.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,846,289
- -4.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who William B & Saramel Crooks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dream Note ($340K). Together the top 4 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How William B & Saramel Crooks gives
- Giving grew 159% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 227% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2020) to $370K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Note Jackson, MS | Community Improvement and Education | $340,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festiva New Orleans, LA | Arts & Music | $15,000 |
| North Ms Hill Country Picnic Potts Camp, MS | Provide Opportunity to Experience Fo | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS | Arts & Music | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,846,289 | $291,155 | $433,283 | $370,000 | 4 | $370,075 | $249,257 | $162,898 |
| 2022 | $2,991,850 | $130,699 | $286,352 | $224,200 | 14 | $224,275 | $91,990 | $185,040 |
| 2021 | $3,150,191 | $200,073 | $219,733 | $183,600 | 10 | $183,675 | $153,509 | $200,112 |
| 2020 | $3,167,952 | $258,876 | $205,458 | $143,000 | 13 | — | $212,351 | $177,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B & Saramel Crooks reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William B & Saramel Crooks is led by Saramel R. Crooks Evans, President, Director, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Saramel R. Crooks Evans
President, Director, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Evans III
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 William B & Saramel Crooks
How much does William B & Saramel Crooks give each year?
William B & Saramel Crooks gave $370K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $224K across 14 grants.
What is William B & Saramel Crooks's typical grant size?
William B & Saramel Crooks's median grant in 2023 was $12,500, and its average grant was $92,500, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William B & Saramel Crooks give grants?
William B & Saramel Crooks gives mostly in Mississippi: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (2 grants).
Does William B & Saramel Crooks give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on William B & Saramel Crooks's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is William B & Saramel Crooks?
William B & Saramel Crooks reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William B & Saramel Crooks's EIN?
William B & Saramel Crooks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0907797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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