Friends of the Growing Tree Inc
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Brandon, MS. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Growing Tree Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $6,139
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,139
- Median grant
- $6,139
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Growing Tree Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Growing Tree ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Growing Tree Jackson, MS | Autism Support and Playground Equipment | $6,139 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $22,863 | $22,863 | $6,139 | 1 | $17,147 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc is led by Ramsey Bell, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ramsey Bell
President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Bell
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Friends of the Growing Tree Inc
How much does Friends of the Growing Tree Inc give each year?
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Friends of the Growing Tree Inc?
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Brandon, MS.
Where does Friends of the Growing Tree Inc operate?
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Friends of the Growing Tree Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Growing Tree Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2946184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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 year 2021
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