4-County Foundation Inc
4-County Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Columbus, Mississippi. Formed in 2014, it accumulates contributions from 4-County Electric Power Association members and supports charitable purposes that improve quality of life in the cooperative’s service territory and benefit its membership.
4-County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 4-County Foundation Inc gave $317K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Mississippi. 83% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $316,995
- +283.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,057
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,163
- Total assets
- $225,512
- -25.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (29 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 4-County Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Organizations may submit an application with financial information, documentation of tax-exempt status, and an itemized request with estimates, bids, or actual pricing. Organizations are eligible for one grant every 12 months; the application page states that awards are capped at $10,000. Individuals may apply for catastrophic intervention, with awards capped at $2,500. Requests must be in writing and may require a formal presentation to the board. The guidelines state that distributions require board approval; amounts above $10,000 require a two-thirds vote of the entire board. The foundation distributes funds to tax-exempt organizations operating or providing services in the cooperative’s service area. It excludes, among other things, unrestricted grants to churches and religious organizations, grants for lobbying or political causes, and grants to pay electric bills. Grantees must submit a post-grant report within 90 days, including receipts for goods or services purchased; those who do not report on time will not be considered for future grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 351, Columbus, MS 39703
Phone: (662) 327-8900
Website: https://4county.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 4-County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Golden Triangle Theater ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is the service territory of 4-County Electric Power Association. Its 2025 grants went primarily to Mississippi recipients: 98% of grant dollars went to organizations in Mississippi and 2% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is 4-County Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 35 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2024) to $317K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle Theater Columbus, MS | — | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross Tupelo, MS | — | $10,000 |
| Central Clay Volunteer Fire Departm Cedar Bluff, MS | — | $10,000 |
| Choctaw County High School Ackerman, MS | — | $10,000 |
| City of Starkville Mississippi Starkville, MS | — | $10,000 |
| Lowndes County Supervisors Voluntee Columbus, MS | — | $10,000 |
| Pheba Area Volunteer Fire Departmen Pheba, MS | — | $10,000 |
| Prairie Darrocott Fire and Rescue Aberdeen, MS | — | $10,000 |
| The Create Foundation Forge Founda West Point, MS | — | $10,000 |
| The Mission Inc West Point, MS | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,512 | $311,954 | $394,445 | $316,995 | 35 |
| 2024 | $303,079 | $325,748 | $147,249 | $82,745 | 10 |
| 2023 | $136,107 | $284,401 | $265,578 | $164,656 | 19 |
| 2022 | $135,757 | $269,370 | $337,933 | $243,633 | 27 |
| 2021 | $170,143 | $259,900 | $242,414 | $146,670 | 19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to collect funds from its members and disburse them for charitable purposes that improve quality of life in the 4-County Electric Power Association service territory and have a direct or indirect benefit to the membership.
The foundation’s guidelines say grants are intended for capital programs and special needs, rather than ongoing operating expenses. In 2025, it supported organizations including The Mission Inc of West Point with a $10,000 grant. The Mission Inc describes its own mission as meeting the needs of people who are “lost, hurting and broken” in North Mississippi, equipping people to live in freedom and victory, and working with local churches to train believers to serve others.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 itemized grants totaling $316,995. Grant amounts ranged from $5,841 to $20,000, with a median of $9,163. The largest reported grant was $20,000 to Golden Triangle Theater in Columbus. Other notable grants of $10,000 each went to American National Red Cross, Central Clay Volunteer Fire Department, Choctaw County High School, City of Starkville Mississippi, Lowndes County Supervisors Volunteer, Pheba Area Volunteer Fire Department, Prairie Darrocott Fire and Rescue, The Create Foundation Forge Foundation, The Mission Inc, Town of Mathiston Police Department, and UNA Volunteer Fire Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Columbus Jones as president, Deanie Graves as vice president, Gale Griggs as treasurer, Kathy Howell, Michael Sanders, Gwendolyn Cotton, and Sue Cooper as directors, and Brian Clark as CEO and Curtis Neyman as CFO. The foundation’s board listing identifies Jones, Graves, Griggs, Howell, Cotton, and Cooper as board members representing districts across its service area.
4-County Foundation Inc is led by Brian Clark, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Clark
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Columbus Jones
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Cotton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Howell
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Cooper
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sanders
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Neyman
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanie Graves
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gale Griggs
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Russell Dodds (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 4-County Foundation Inc
How much does 4-County Foundation Inc give each year?
4-County Foundation Inc gave $317K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $83K across 10 grants.
What is 4-County Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
4-County Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,163, and its average grant was $9,057, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from 4-County Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does 4-County Foundation Inc give grants?
4-County Foundation Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, MS (8 grants), West Point, MS (6 grants), Ackerman, MS (3 grants) and Starkville, MS (3 grants).
Who are 4-County Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
4-County Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Golden Triangle Theater ($20,000), American National Red Cross ($10,000) and Central Clay Volunteer Fire Departm ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 4-County Foundation Inc?
4-County Foundation Inc reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $312K.
What does 4-County Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to collect funds from its members and disburse them for charitable purposes that improve quality of life in the 4-County Electric Power Association service territory and have a direct or indirect benefit to the membership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 4-County Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 4-County Foundation Inc's EIN?
4-County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2032228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does 4-County Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). 4-County Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/4-county-foundation-inc-morg_2696f06ad08f4d28a2289529dfe4a7ea
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