Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg Inc
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
1
-95.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$873
-99.9% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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 SciencesThe 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 HattiesburgSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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