William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundation
Invitation OnlyJackson, Mississippi · EIN 64-0907797 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$82K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ms Hill Country Picnic | Potts Camp, MS | Provide opportunity to experience fo | $22,000 |
| Mississippi Book Festival | Jackson, MS | Reading and literacy promotion | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festiva | New Orleans, LA | Arts & music | $15,000 |
| Juke Joint Festival | Clarksdale, MS | Arts and music | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mississippi | Jackson, MS | Connect donors & communities | $7,500 |
| Copper Canyon Press | Port Townsend, WA | Poetry publishing | $5,000 |
| Ballet Mississippi | Jackson, MS | Enhance ms cultural life | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523049349101402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0907797
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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