Private foundation · EIN 85-1191628 · Orange Beach, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Alabama. The foundation accepts applications (University specific) and its median grant is $17K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $17K. 97% of grants stayed in Alabama. Stated restrictions: Awarded only to students of medical or performing arts majors

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$1.0M
Median grant
$17K
Stays in AL
97%
of grants
Deadline
See below
University specific
Assets
$23M

How to apply

Medical and performing arts majors may apply through the financial aid department at various pre-selected universities Contact: Gray Cromeans, Po Box 352, Orange Beach, Al, 2519239297 Deadlines: University specific Restrictions: Awarded only to students of medical or performing arts majors

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Service CenterLanett, ALCommunity welfare$150K
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALScholarships$60K
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, ALScholarship$60K
Samford UniversityBirmingham, ALScholarships$60K
Troy University FoundationTroy, ALScholarships$60K
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, ALScholarships$60K
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, ALScholarships$60K
University of MobileMobile, ALScholarships$60K
University of Montevallo FoundationMontevallo, ALScholarships$60K
University of South AlabamaMobile, ALScholarships$60K
Mobile Symphony IncMobile, ALArts and community welfare$35K
Jennifer Claire Moore FoundationFoley, ALCommunity welfare$26K
Eastern Shore Repertory TheatreDaphne, ALCommunity welfare$25K
Under His WingsRobertsdale, ALCommunity welfare$25K
Palm ProjectSummerdale, ALCommunity welfare$25K
Scottboro Drama TeamScottsboro, ALCommunity welfare$25K
Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama-FoleyFoley, ALCommunity welfare$25K
South Baldwin Literacy CouncilFoley, ALEducation and community welfare$17K
Meow's & Mutts RescueMobile, ALCommunity welfare$15K
Fairhope- Pointclear Rotary Youth ClubFairhope, ALCommunity welfare$15K
Baldwin County AngelsRobertsdale, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Baldwin Family VillageFairhope, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Ecumenical Ministires IncFairhope, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Mary's Shelter Gulf CoastElberta, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Prodisee PantrySpanish Fort, ALCommunity welfare$10K
The HavenFairhope, ALCommunity welfare$10K
The LighthouseRobertsdale, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Youth ReachSummerdale, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Rapahope Childrens Retreat- Camp RapahopeMobile, ALCommunity welfare$10K
YMCA- Greater MontgomeryWetumpka, ALCommunity welfare$10K
Safe Harbor Animal CoalitionPensacola, FLCommunity welfare and animal protection$5,000
Stray Love FoundationMagnolia Springs, ALCommunity welfare$5,000
Shorty's Safe HavenElberta, ALCommunity welfare$5,000
Coastal Baldwin Eductaional Enrichment FoundationGulf Shores, ALScholarships$3,000
Baldwin County Youth OrchestraFairhope, ALCommunity welfare$3,000

By state: Alabama 34 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Orange Beach, Alabama, administered in care of Joe G Cromeans Jr, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Medical and performing arts majors may apply through the financial aid department at various pre-selected universities Deadlines: University specific.

How much does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 35 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trust give?

Alabama (34 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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