Earlane & Sam Croom Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 76-0645570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Africa Ministries | Dallas, TX | General operating | $23,500 |
| Kids Matter | Grapevine, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ingram Warrior Homes | Ingram, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Day Spring Senior Living | Plano, TX | General operating | $11,000 |
| Gatehouse | Dallas, TX | General operating | $11,000 |
| West Dallas School | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mobilize the Church | Plano, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Arlington, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grace Relief | Grapevine, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones Foundation | Katonah, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sent Church | Plano, TX | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $502,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349101449
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0645570
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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