BBB Foundation
BBB Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $874,201 to charitable organizations and ministries.
BBB Foundation at a glance
In short: BBB Foundation gave $874K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Mississippi. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $874,201
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,491
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,700,855
- +30.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (18 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BBB Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2023 filing lists Greg Rader as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Greg Rader
Mailing address: PO Box 8670, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: (662) 328-8176
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BBB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coaching for Literacy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $665K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 164 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Mississippi recipients received 47% of grant dollars, followed by Alabama at 15%, North Carolina at 12%, Tennessee at 11%, and Florida at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BBB Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 32 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 747% 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 $181K (2022) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $874K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching for Literacy Memphis, TN | Charitable Organization | $100,000 |
| Shallow Ford Foundation Clemmons, NC | Charitable Organization | $100,000 |
| The Bulldog Club Mississippi State, MS | Charitable Organization | $99,853 |
| Break Thru Ministries Jackson, MS | Ministry Support | $75,000 |
| Good Samartan Clinic Columbus, MS | Charitable Organization | $60,000 |
| Lifelline Children Services Birmingham, AL | Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Real Life Ministries Columbus, MS | Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Regents School of Oxford Oxford, MS | Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Unite US Auburn, AL | Charitable Organziation | $50,000 |
| Father in the Field Loveland, CO | Ministry Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $2,700,855 | $1,507,935 | $880,443 | $874,201 | 33 | $874,201 | $7,935 | $117,102 |
| 2023 | $2,073,363 | $337,301 | $580,183 | $579,980 | 24 | $579,980 | $65,706 | $91,181 |
| 2022 | $2,316,245 | $2,251,740 | $181,725 | $180,740 | 22 | $180,740 | $755 | $150,283 |
| 2021 | $246,230 | $784,430 | $750,698 | $750,226 | 37 | — | $780 | $8,060 |
| 2020 | $212,498 | $1,506,758 | $1,594,021 | $1,593,689 | 48 | — | $6,758 | $12,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BBB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Shallow Ford Foundation says it works to address community needs in Clemmons, Lewisville, and Yadkin County with charitable resources. Regents School of Oxford describes its work as providing private K–12 education, and The Bulldog Club says it promotes and supports Mississippi State University’s athletic program. Christmas for Kids describes its mission as helping children in need experience the joys of Christmas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BBB Foundation made 33 grants totaling $874,201. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $100,000 each to Coaching for Literacy and Shallow Ford Foundation, $99,853 to The Bulldog Club, $75,000 to Break Thru Ministries, and $60,000 to Good Samaritan Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Rader and Welissa Rader as directors.
BBB Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Rader
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Welissa Rader
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Weiss (2020) — Director
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 BBB Foundation
How much does BBB Foundation give each year?
BBB Foundation gave $874K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $580K across 24 grants.
What is BBB Foundation's typical grant size?
BBB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,491, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BBB Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does BBB Foundation give grants?
BBB Foundation's top state is Mississippi, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (15%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, MS (9 grants) and Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does BBB Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on BBB Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Organization" (20 grants), "Ministry Support" (7 grants) and "Charitable Support" (3 grants).
Who are BBB Foundation's largest grantees?
BBB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Coaching for Literacy ($100,000), Shallow Ford Foundation ($100,000) and The Bulldog Club ($99,853), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BBB Foundation?
BBB Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $874K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BBB Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Shallow Ford Foundation says it works to address community needs in Clemmons, Lewisville, and Yadkin County with charitable resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BBB Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 BBB Foundation's EIN?
BBB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2042606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BBB Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). BBB Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bbb-foundation-morg_9d1e329525394f9da1be05e82f299524
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