2025-09-30T22:40:10-07:00 2025-07-31 990 2024-08-01 832648430 CROOM FOUNDATION CROO 2054929673 5014 15th Place East Tuscaloosa AL 35404 Kevin Croom Executive Director 2054929673 2025-09-19 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kevin W Croom 5014 15th Place East Tuscaloosa AL 35404 103482 0 X www.thecroomfoundation.com X 501(c)(3) 2018 AL The Croom Foundation is committed to supporting youth and teenagers in Alabama and surrounding states by providing access to education, guidance, and resources. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by offering mentorship, academic programs, and community initiatives that help young people develop their skills and realize their potential. We work to ensure they are equipped with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed, build meaningful futures, and grow into capable leaders within their communities. 7 0 0 15 21323 0 354938 62187 0 0 0 0 0 21323 354938 83510 0 0 0 0 0 538 0 0 0 355830 78115 355830 78653 -892 4857 93 4950 0 0 93 4950 The Croom Foundation is committed to equipping youth and teenagers in Alabama and neighboring states with the guidance, education, and resources they need to succeed. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by offering mentorship, academic support, and community-based programs that foster growth and achievement. We strive to help young people realize their potential, prepare for future success, and develop into strong leaders who contribute positively to their communities. 0 0 33714 38572 Officer Kennis Croom Memorial Scholarship awards students an academic scholarship to the college/university of their choice. 31744 35869 ELITE Program works with high school students as they are prepared for post high school opportunities that center around college/university as well as armed service and workforce jobs. 13195 13927 Project 180 mentors 5th grade students at a local performing arts school and works with them in the areas of creativity, behavior and attendance. 0 0 0 78653 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 AL X Kevin Croom 2054929673 5014 15th Place East Tuscaloosa AL 35404 Dr Kelvin Croom Board of Directors 30 X 0 0 0 Tracy Clyde Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Sylvester Croom Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Dr Tanecia Mitchell Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Teresa Bivens Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Kevin Croom Executive Director 5 X 0 0 0 Hannah Morales Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41295 0 0 20892 0 62187 0 0 0 0 0 41295 41295 19972 21323 21323 0 0 83510 0 21323 0 X 538 538 1977 1977 31222 31222 579 579 451 451 43886 43886 78653 78653 0 0 93 4950 93 4950 0 0 X 93 4950 0 0 0 0 93 4950 93 4950 4857 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 45070 157838 236916 354938 83510 878272 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45070 157838 236916 354938 83510 878272 878272 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 878272 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Officer Kennis Croom Memorial Scholarship Gala 2025 41295 0 41295 0 0 0 8856 0 11116 0 0 41295 0 41295 0 0 0 8856 0 11116 19972 21323 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Yes. Certain members of the board have a family relationship. See Schedule O for details. No business relationships exist among officers, directors, trustees, or key employees other than in the ordinary course of the organization's activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The Croom Foundation does not have any committees that act in place of the board, so there were no such meetings or actions to document. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990 was provided to all members of the governing body prior to filing for their review. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 During the tax year, the Croom Foundation made its governing documents (articles and bylaws), conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The Croom Foundation provides requested documents within a reasonable period of time and charges only reasonable copying and postage costs, if applicable. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Line 24, All Other Expenses, consists of costs that do not fall into the specific categories listed on lines 1 through 23 of Part IX. Each expense is necessary to support the organization's exempt purposes and is reported in detail here in accordance with IRS instructions.