Crescent Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Crescent Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $16,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$501,455
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,350 | 10 | $498,410 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 10 | $513,823 |
| 2025 | $32,500 | 9 | $501,455 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Melissa Matlock 3230 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 321-1000 |
| What to submit | The foundation has a scholarship application. It must be accompanied by a complete academic transcript from each post-secondary institution attended by the applicant, as well as a personal statement, essay, photograph and, letters of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | March 27 |
| Restrictions | Scholarhips are limited to the children of non-officer employees of crescent real estate equities, ltd. From 12-25 years old. Employees must have been employed for at least one year. |
What Crescent Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $41,700 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,075 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Lombardi
- Mark Cox
- Tiffany Payan
Questions people ask
Does Crescent Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 27.
How much does Crescent Scholarship Foundation give?
$32,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Crescent Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Lombardi (President), Mark Cox (Vp/Treasurer) and Tiffany Payan (Secretary).
What does Crescent Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.