Gilmore Sanitarium Inc
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc is a private foundation based in Amory, Mississippi. The Gilmore Foundation describes itself as a private not-for-profit organization serving Monroe County and says it is committed to improving quality of life in its community. Its website also describes service to Amory, Monroe County, and Northeast Mississippi.
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc at a glance
In short: Gilmore Sanitarium Inc gave $587K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in Mississippi. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $586,750
- +17.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $34,515
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,429,009
- +11.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gilmore Sanitarium Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact William Miles and submit materials in writing.
- Contact
Application contact: William Miles
Mailing address: PO Box 702, Amory, MS 38821
Phone: (662) 257-2395
Website: https://gilmorefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gilmore Sanitarium Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Health Care Foundation of North MS ($160K). Together the top 10 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 79 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its service area as Amory, Monroe County, and Northeast Mississippi. All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gilmore Sanitarium Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2025) to $629K (2023). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $587K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Foundation of North MS Amory, MS | General Assistance for Community | $160,000 |
| Regional Rehab Tupelo, MS | Assistance with Programs | $100,000 |
| Amory Public Schools Amory, MS | BUSES | $100,000 |
| Monroe County Public Schools Amory, MS | Educators Rising | $50,000 |
| Methodist Foundation Amory, MS | Non-Permanent Endowment | $50,000 |
| QEF Amory, MS | Assistance with Programs | $30,000 |
| Amory Food Pantry Amory, MS | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Cross Roads Ranch Fulton, MS | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| City of Amory Amory, MS | Animal Resource Center | $10,000 |
| Amory Kiwanis Club Amory, MS | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,429,009 | $1,189,178 | $921,866 | $586,750 | 17 | $776,730 | $1,051,809 | $898,356 |
| 2025 | $17,370,046 | $894,942 | $976,585 | $500,416 | 15 | $719,180 | $651,224 | $821,701 |
| 2024 | $16,334,805 | $394,107 | $1,042,919 | $577,600 | 11 | $773,419 | $375,787 | $779,428 |
| 2023 | $15,040,723 | $644,533 | $1,133,468 | $628,719 | 14 | $822,586 | $358,861 | $772,238 |
| 2022 | $16,384,538 | $1,703,494 | $1,099,149 | $625,000 | 22 | $827,590 | $1,446,097 | $862,569 |
| 2021 | $17,946,267 | $2,502,249 | $1,133,034 | $624,643 | 14 | — | $2,208,940 | $796,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gilmore Sanitarium Inc reported a distributable amount of $898K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated commitment is to improving quality of life in its community, guided by a tradition of serving humanity. Its 2026 grants include support for health care, schools, community services, food assistance, and other programs.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the kinds of organizations it supports. The Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi says it raises and administers funds for medical, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, including to assist hospitals and nonprofit institutions in North Mississippi. The Create Foundation describes itself as a community foundation that stimulates giving for projects in education, health and human services, cultural enrichment, and leadership development. The Amory Railroad Festival says it provides a family-friendly festival environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $586,750. Awards ranged from $750 to $160,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $160,000 to the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi for general assistance for community; $100,000 to Regional Rehab for assistance with programs; $100,000 to Amory Public Schools for buses; and $50,000 each to Monroe County Public Schools for Educators Rising and Methodist Foundation for a non-permanent endowment. Other listed recipients included QEF ($30,000), Amory Food Pantry ($25,000), Cross Roads Ranch ($25,000), and Create Foundation ($10,000).
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are to be submitted in writing, and the stated restrictions on awards are none.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists William T. (Skip) Miles as board chairman, Ivan O. (Buddy) Bryant as board vice chairman, Larry Clark as board secretary-treasurer, and Douglas (Pete) Patterson, John Creekmore, Jon Alexander, and Gary Franks, CPA, as board members. The 2026 filing lists Miles as president, Bryant as vice president, Clark as secretary, and Creekmore, Alexander, and Patterson as directors.
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc is led by William T. Skip Miles Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William T. Skip Miles Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pete Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Creekmore
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Jon Alexander
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Ivan O. Buddy Bryant Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Phillip Roberts (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Cole (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Gilmore Sanitarium Inc
How much does Gilmore Sanitarium Inc give each year?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc gave $587K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $500K across 15 grants.
What is Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's typical grant size?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,515, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gilmore Sanitarium Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Gilmore Sanitarium Inc give grants?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amory, MS (14 grants) and Tupelo, MS (2 grants).
Does Gilmore Sanitarium Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's largest grantees?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Health Care Foundation of North MS ($160,000), Regional Rehab ($100,000) and Amory Public Schools ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Gilmore Sanitarium Inc?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $777K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $898K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gilmore Sanitarium Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated commitment is to improving quality of life in its community, guided by a tradition of serving humanity. Its 2026 grants include support for health care, schools, community services, food assistance, and other programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gilmore Sanitarium Inc?
Contact William Miles and submit materials in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's EIN?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0331636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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