Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc

HATTIESBURG, MS EIN: 64-0692161 Website

The Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Designated as a community foundation, the organization was created as part of the Wesley Hospital Foundation and has been tax-exempt since April 2003. The foundation is located at 201 Methodist Hospital Boulevard, Suite 204, in Hattiesburg.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$873

-100.0% YoY

Grant Count

-95.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$873

-99.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Asbury Foundation secures philanthropic support for benevolent care and transformational opportunities for residents of Asbury Communities. The foundation's key focus areas include:

Benevolent Care: Supporting eligible residents who have outlived their resources with funds for housing, medical, and other necessary expenses
Capital Projects: Funding new spaces and programs that impact communities of residents and families
Scholarships & Education: Supporting educational opportunities and student scholarships
Special Programs: Funding specialized community programs
Innovation: Supporting innovative initiatives within Asbury Communities

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated significant grant-making activity, though recent filings show reduced activity. Historical grant data indicates:

Grant Range

**: Awards have ranged from $13,000 to $330,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Asbury Foundation focuses its giving within Mississippi, with particular emphasis on the seven-county area served by Wesley Hospital. The foundation restricts applications to in-state organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Mississippi $36.1M (100%)

States

Mississippi

Cities

EllisvileHattiesburgJacksonLaurelMt OlivePetalPoplarvillePurvisRidgeland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent available filings:

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$0	$43,978	$27,754,146
Annual Giving	$873	$2,810,976	$755,686
Revenue	$873	$2,259,748	$755,686
Expenses	$873	$29,969,916	$2,256,821
Qualifying Distributions	$873	$29,763,506	$2,051,655

Note: The 2024 filing indicates a final return was filed, suggesting significant changes in the foundation's status or operations.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$43,978	$27,754,146
Revenue	$873	$2,259,748	$755,686
Expenses	$873	$29,969,916	$2,256,821
Qualifying Distributions	$873	$29,763,506	$2,051,655
Net Investment Income	—	$2,073,297	$534,584
Distributable Amount	—	$1,856,877	$1,504,194

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Edwards Street Mission ($873).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EDWARDS STREET MISSION HATTIESBURG, MS	FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM	$873

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

William K. Ray: Executive Director (as of 2002)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MR GLENN GALEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR HARRY MCARTHUR	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR WILLIAM RAY	CEO & BOARD MEM	30	—
MS JAN LACY	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR JOSEPH HURSTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR RAY HUMPHREYS	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR RON CAIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR JEROME BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—
MR JOE STEVENS	BOARD MEMBER	0.25	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In 2023, the Asbury Foundation awarded a $7 million grant to William Carey University's College of Health Sciences, representing a major educational investment in the region.

Asbury Foundation awards $7 million to WCU College of Health Sciences

The foundation has also supported the Forrest Health Foundation's expansion of the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. The Forrest Health Foundation raised more than $3 million for this expansion project, with the Asbury Foundation identified as a key donor supporting the initiative. The expansion includes larger family areas, a children's activity space, an expanded on-site pharmacy, and an outdoor pavilion designed to accommodate family events and special occasions.

Asbury Hospice House breaks ground on expansion in Hattiesburg

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc fund?

The Asbury Foundation secures philanthropic support for benevolent care and transformational opportunities for residents of Asbury Communities. The foundation's key focus areas include: • **Benevolent Care**: Supporting eligible residents who have outlived their resources with funds for housing, medical, and other necessary expenses • **Capital Projects**: Funding new spaces and programs that impact communities of residents and families • **Scholarships & Education**: Supporting educational opp…

How do I apply for a grant from Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc?

The foundation has demonstrated significant grant-making activity, though recent filings show reduced activity. Historical grant data indicates: • **Grant Range**: Awards have ranged from $13,000 to $330,000 • **Median Grant Size**: Historically $138,000 • **Recent Major Grants**: The foundation awarded a $7 million grant to William Carey University's College of Health Sciences in 2023 • **Application Policy**: Accepts applications with geographic restriction to in-state (Mississippi) organizat…

Where does Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc make grants?

What size grants does Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc award?

In 2024, Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $873 — an average of about $873 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc's EIN?

Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0692161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.