Crews Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crews Family Foundation is a private foundation in Germantown, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$108 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.2 million | 64 | $108 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 69 | $99.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 61 | $108 million |
How to apply
Crews Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Crews Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 57 | $5.0 million |
| Mississippi | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation | General - operating | $2.1 million |
| Youth Villages | General - operating | $1.1 million |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | General - operating | $250,000 |
| St George's Independent School | General - operating | $230,000 |
| Agape Child & Family Services Inc | General - operating | $105,000 |
| Church Health Center | General - operating | $100,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | General - operating | $100,000 |
| Mifa | General - operating | $100,000 |
| New Leaders | General - operating | $100,000 |
| Slingshot Memphis | General - operating | $100,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-South | General - operating | $100,000 |
| New Memphis Institute | General - operating | $50,000 |
| Arise 2 Read | General - operating | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General - operating | $30,000 |
| My City Rides | General - operating | $30,000 |
| The Goodwill Excel Center | General - operating | $30,000 |
| Young Life | General - operating | $28,000 |
| Briarcrest Christian School | General - operating | $25,000 |
| Grizzlies Prep Charter School | General - operating | $25,000 |
| Memphis Youth Athletics | General - operating | $25,000 |
| Porter Leath | General - operating | $25,000 |
| Sucasa Family Ministries | General - operating | $25,000 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Memphis Athletic Ministries (Mam) | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Ruggy | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Memphis Leadership Foundation | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Peer Power Foundation | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Streets Ministries Inc | General - operating | $20,000 |
| Thistle and Bee Enterprises Inc | General - operating | $15,000 |
| The Collegiate School | General - operating | $12,500 |
| Advance Memphis | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Collierville Education Fund | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Exchange Club Family Center | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Page Robbins Adult Day Center | General - operating | $10,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | General - operating | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General - operating | $7,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | General - operating | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hilliard R Crews Jr
- Jason L Crews
- Stacy Crews McGee
Questions people ask
Does Crews Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crews Family Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Crews Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hilliard R Crews Jr (President/Director), Jason L Crews (Treasurer/Director) and Stacy Crews McGee (Secretary/Director).
What does Crews Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.