Delta Research Foundation
Delta Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stoneville, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $512K. Net investment income was $56K.
Delta Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Delta Research Foundation gave $512K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $512,346
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $170,782
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $179,799
- Total assets
- $2,390,737
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Delta Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ms State University ($309K). Together the top 3 received $512K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Delta Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 434% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $512K (2024) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms State University Starkville, MS | Research Grant | $308,547 |
| USA Rice Council Arlington, VA | Research Donation | $179,799 |
| Delta Rice Promotions Cleveland, MS | Rice Promotions | $24,000 |
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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 | $2,390,737 | $838,574 | $704,437 | $512,346 | 3 | $512,346 | $56,488 | $117,957 |
| 2023 | $2,437,904 | $743,691 | $895,365 | $723,495 | 2 | $723,495 | $66,781 | $120,052 |
| 2022 | $2,377,480 | $816,022 | $922,261 | $687,566 | 2 | $687,566 | $13,089 | $159,772 |
| 2021 | $2,497,554 | $892,545 | $1,092,663 | $893,308 | 2 | $893,308 | $13,454 | $128,764 |
| 2020 | $2,704,512 | $1,261,317 | $1,260,324 | $1,020,663 | 2 | — | $13,771 | $126,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delta Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delta Research Foundation's only listed officer is Frank Howell, Executive Di since 2021 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Howell
Executive Di
Executive V. → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bowen Flowers (2020) — Director
- Former: Dan Branton (2020) — Chairman
- Former: George King (2020) — Director
- Former: Gib Steele (2020) — Director
- Former: Harry Simmons (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Sturdivant III (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Gresham (2020) — Chairmam
- Former: Travis Satterfield (2020) — Vice Chairman
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 Delta Research Foundation
How much does Delta Research Foundation give each year?
Delta Research Foundation gave $512K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $723K across 2 grants.
What is Delta Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Delta Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $179,799, and its average grant was $170,782, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Delta Research Foundation give grants?
Delta Research Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (35%).
Does Delta Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Delta Research Foundation?
Delta Research Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $512K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Delta Research Foundation?
Delta Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stoneville, MS. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Delta Research Foundation's EIN?
Delta Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6025124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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