Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc
Accepts applications
Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc is a private foundation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,690 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,147 | 19 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,690 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Glinda G Crooks 52 Quail Hollow Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 447-3077 |
| What to submit | Writing or verbal |
What Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $4,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Evanelist Assoc | Donation | $15,000 |
| Individual | Donation for earthquake, mission hospital | $5,000 |
| Tim Lee Ministries | Donation for ministry | $2,000 |
| Baptist Children's Village | For services provided to children in need | $1,000 |
| Homes of Hope for Children | Donation to children | $1,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Donation | $1,000 |
| Christian Services | Ministry donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | Needs of people | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Glinda G Crooks
- William P Crooks
- John D Graham
- Dianne Smith
- Hilda Broome
Questions people ask
Does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Glinda G Crooks (President), William P Crooks (Secretary), John D Graham (Director) and Dianne Smith (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.