Henry Parsons Crowell facts for kids

Henry Parsons Crowell (1855–1944) was an American businessman. He founded the famous Quaker Oats Company in 1901. He was also a philanthropist, meaning he gave a lot of his money to help others.

Henry Crowell's Career

Henry Parsons Crowell played a big part in how Americans ate. As the founder of the Quaker Oats Company, he helped introduce new breakfast foods. He also created new ways to advertise and sell products.

Crowell spent most of his life working in business and helping others. For 40 years, he led the Board of Trustees for the Moody Bible Institute. This was an important school that taught about Christian faith. Henry and his wife, Susan Coleman Crowell, set up a special fund called the Crowell Trust. This trust was created to support the teaching of Christian ideas and values.

His Legacy and Contributions

Henry Crowell gave away a large part of his money to the Crowell Trust. He donated over 70 percent of his wealth to this fund. The Moody Bible Institute honored him by naming a 12-story building, Crowell Hall, after him. People saw him as one of the most respected Christian businessmen in the United States during the early 1900s.