Private foundation · EIN 64-0907797 · Jackson, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $82K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$82K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MS
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
North MS Hill Country PicnicPotts Camp, MSProvide opportunity to experience fo$22K
Mississippi Book FestivalJackson, MSReading and literacy promotion$20K
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivaNew Orleans, LAArts & music$15K
Juke Joint FestivalClarksdale, MSArts and music$10K
Community Foundation of MississippiJackson, MSConnect donors & communities$7,500
Copper Canyon PressPort Townsend, WAPoetry publishing$5,000
Ballet MississippiJackson, MSEnhance ms cultural life$2,500

By state: Mississippi 5 · Louisiana 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Mississippi, administered in care of Kathryn Simmons Trustmark Natl Ba, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $82K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation give?

Mississippi (5 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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