Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation
The Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, Mississippi. Its reported grants include educational scholarships, relief funds, and contributions to organizations.
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation gave $83K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,539
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,290
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,296,983
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an application as the required form and materials. It states there are no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Danny O Alexander
Mailing address: 2400 23Rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 482-2914
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Washington Memorial ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 49 individual scholarships ($58,589), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
339 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 339 grants of 339 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi. Other reported recipient states were Virginia (6%), Tennessee (4%), Iowa (2%), and Pennsylvania (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2022) to $123K (2024). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 42 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $51,989 |
| George Washington Memorial Alexandria, VA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Jay Johmthan Bailey Starkville, MS | Releif Fund | $2,000 |
| Donald Ottis Ferguson Amory, MS | Relief Fund | $2,000 |
| Herman Albert Simpson Holcomb, MS | Relief Fund | $2,000 |
| Joyce Huckaby Water Valley, MS | Relief Fund | $2,000 |
| Rainbow for Girls of MS Hattiesburg, MS | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Order of Demolay Jackson, MS | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Masonic Service Assoc Cedar Rapids, IA | Contribution | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,296,983 | $299,548 | $126,692 | $82,539 | 64 | $6,296,983 | — |
| 2024 | $6,124,127 | $271,008 | $141,087 | $122,917 | 76 | $6,124,127 | — |
| 2022 | $5,851,544 | $237,530 | $76,677 | $68,979 | 58 | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,690,691 | $427,014 | $92,231 | $81,479 | 66 | — | $67,226 |
| 2020 | $5,355,908 | $164,167 | $176,908 | $86,711 | 75 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 grants included educational scholarships and relief funds, as well as contributions to organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $82,539. Grants ranged from $150 to $7,678, with a median of $1,000. Larger awards included $5,000 to an individual recipient and $2,000 each to Rainbow for Girls of MS and Order of DeMolay. Individual recipients received scholarships and relief funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Micky P. McMahan, Edward W. Rhodes, James H. Norton, Jimmie L. Windham, Billy W. Bunch, Gary B. Jones, Grover W. Vining, William R. Robinson, Randy W. Glover, and Melton V. Broome as officers or directors.
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward W. Rhodes
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micky P. McMahan
Member
Member → Member - Grand Treasurer, 2022
Member - Grand Treasurer → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Norton
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy W. Glover
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy W. Bunch
Member - Grand Master
Member → Member - Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary B. Jones
Grand Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grover W. Vining Jgw
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie L. Windham Gt
Member - Grand Treasuer
Member → Member - Grand Treasuer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William R. Robinson
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan K. Ryals
Jgw
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melton V. Broome
Dg & Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Homer E. Sullivan (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Jerry L. Lewis (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Rhett J. Armistead (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Bobby R. Ainsworth (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jared F. Stanley (2021–2022) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Jiles K. Grice (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Jimmie L. Windham (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Stephen E. Yon (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Simeion L. Langston (2022) — Member
- Former: Jason A. Jefcoat (2020) — Member
- Former: Kenneth E. Dyer (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation
How much does Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation give each year?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation gave $83K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 76 grants.
What is Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's typical grant size?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,290, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation give grants?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Amory, MS (2 grants), Columbus, MS (2 grants) and Lucedale, MS (2 grants).
Does Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (49 grants), "Relief Fund" (8 grants) and "Contribution" (6 grants).
Who are Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's largest grantees?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George Washington Memorial ($5,000), Jay Johmthan Bailey ($2,000) and Donald Ottis Ferguson ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 49 individual scholarships ($58,589), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What does Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 grants included educational scholarships and relief funds, as well as contributions to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation?
The filing lists an application as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's EIN?
Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4648159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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