Amory Outreach Foundation Inc
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Amory, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing reports 37 grants totaling $186,059, with recipient organizations in Mississippi and other states.
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Amory Outreach Foundation Inc gave $186K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Mississippi. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,059
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,029
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,447,976
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amory Outreach Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Drawer 359, Amory, MS 38821
Phone: (662) 256-5623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amory Outreach Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Itawamba Community College B S U ($20K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Mississippi recipients received 72% of grant dollars. Recipients in Missouri received 8%, North Carolina 6%, and Florida and Illinois 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amory Outreach Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 37 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2021) to $187K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Community College B S U Fulton, MS | General Support | $20,200 |
| Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Kansas City, MO | Monroe County Support | $15,000 |
| Abundant Life Adult Activity Center Amory, MS | General Support | $12,000 |
| Amory Food Pantry Inc Amory, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Healing Horses Ranch Inc Amory, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mississippi State University BSU Mississippi State, MS | General Support | $8,000 |
| University of Mississippi BSU Oxford, MS | General Support | $8,000 |
| Bill Monaghan Ministries Amory, MS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,447,976 | $137,314 | $190,249 | $186,059 | 37 | $190,249 | $124,374 | $171,916 |
| 2023 | $3,500,911 | $124,701 | $194,121 | $187,356 | 40 | $189,886 | $109,906 | $174,252 |
| 2022 | $3,570,331 | $49,604 | $157,875 | $145,207 | 28 | $149,460 | $34,551 | $178,470 |
| 2021 | $3,678,602 | $15,156 | $129,027 | $118,969 | 22 | $120,522 | $3,830 | $187,500 |
| 2020 | $3,792,473 | $33,797 | $165,880 | $153,620 | 29 | — | $19,201 | $193,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amory Outreach Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for community organizations, universities, and Christian ministries, as well as support designated for a ministry and for Monroe County.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Blue Mountain Christian University says its mission is to help students develop intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness, and Christian character. Itawamba Crossroads Ranch describes providing a safe, supervised, and supportive environment for adults with special needs. Global Outreach International says it supports Christian missionaries in more than 57 countries, while Greater Europe Mission describes its work as multiplying disciples and growing Christ’s church in Europe.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $186,059. Grants ranged from $359 to $20,200, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $20,200 to Itawamba Community College B S U for general support and $15,000 to Mississippi Fellowship of Christian for Monroe County support. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Abundant Life Adult Activity Center, $10,000 each to Amory Food Pantry, Blue Mountain Christian University, and Healing Horses Ranch, and $8,000 each to Mississippi State University BSU and University of Mississippi BSU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence R Palmer Jr as president, Teresa Miley as secretary-treasurer, and Debbie Palmer as vice president.
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence R. Palmer Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence R. Palmer Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa Miley
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debbie Palmer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: June Palmer (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Amory Outreach Foundation Inc
How much does Amory Outreach Foundation Inc give each year?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc gave $186K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $187K across 40 grants.
What is Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,029, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amory Outreach Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Amory Outreach Foundation Inc give grants?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (8%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Amory, MS (8 grants), Tupelo, MS (4 grants), Fulton, MS (2 grants) and Jackson, MS (2 grants).
Does Amory Outreach Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Itawamba Community College B S U ($20,200), Mississippi Fellowship of Christian ($15,000) and Abundant Life Adult Activity Center ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amory Outreach Foundation Inc?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amory Outreach Foundation Inc fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for community organizations, universities, and Christian ministries, as well as support designated for a ministry and for Monroe County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amory Outreach Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's EIN?
Amory Outreach Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0900016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amory Outreach Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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