GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation
The GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation is a private foundation based in Collinsville, Mississippi. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, educational programs, National Guard and veteran-related organizations, and other charitable organizations.
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation at a glance
In short: GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation gave $177K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Mississippi. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,550
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,695
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,095,291
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9199 Collinsville Circle, Collinsville, MS 39325
Phone: (601) 917-7186
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ms State University Foundation ($83K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 143 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Mississippi recipients received 82% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Virginia (11%) and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2024) to $177K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms State University Foundation Mississippi State, MS | Leadership/Rotc Scholarships | $83,350 |
| National Guard Youth Foundation Alexandria, VA | Camp Shelby Youth Challenge Program | $20,000 |
| National Guard Assoc of the US Washington, DC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| MCC Foundation Meridian, MS | Educational | $10,000 |
| National Guard Assn of MS Jackson, MS | Contribuiton Leadership Award | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of East MS Meridian, MS | Contribution-Magnolia Cemetery Fund | $6,000 |
| Catch a Dream Foundation Starkville, MS | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ms Armed Forces Museum Foundation Camp Shelby, MS | Educational Museum | $5,000 |
| Ms National Guard NCO Association Lauderdale, MS | Contribution | $5,000 |
| East Ms Business Development Corp Meridian, MS | Leadership Lauderdale Jr & Sr Progra | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095,291 | $276,065 | $238,179 | $176,550 | 31 | $176,550 | $217,122 | $131,207 |
| 2024 | $2,057,270 | $135,148 | $221,448 | $157,950 | 27 | $157,950 | $72,660 | $132,627 |
| 2023 | $2,143,570 | $212,202 | $227,456 | $163,000 | 29 | $163,000 | $149,815 | $126,058 |
| 2022 | $2,159,177 | $224,615 | $222,251 | $165,750 | 26 | $165,750 | $169,261 | $134,954 |
| 2021 | $2,156,460 | $199,281 | $225,067 | $168,250 | 30 | $168,250 | $142,464 | $143,385 |
| 2020 | $2,182,246 | $149,294 | $232,467 | $170,300 | 32 | — | $90,627 | $129,350 |
| 2019 | $2,265,403 | $191,372 | $215,063 | $161,700 | 31 | — | $138,009 | $132,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for education and scholarships, leadership programs, National Guard organizations, and veteran-related efforts. For example, the State Games of Mississippi Inc. received $1,000 in 2025; the organization describes its mission as providing annual Olympic-style sporting events for athletes in Mississippi.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $176,550. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $83,350, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $83,350 to MS State University Foundation for leadership/ROTC scholarships. Other notable grants included $20,000 to National Guard Youth Foundation for the Camp Shelby Youth Challenge Program; $10,000 each to National Guard Association of the US, MCC Foundation for educational purposes, and National Guard Association of Mississippi for a leadership award; and $6,000 to Community Foundation of East MS for the Magnolia Cemetery Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bradley J Crawford as executive director. Directors listed are Fred Sullivan, Ronnie Walton, Pamela C Steverson CPA, Alex B Weddington Jr, Sid Salter, Kyle Steward, David Kennard, and James G Bo Maske. Robert J Bailey is listed as emeritus board member.
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's 2025 filing lists 12 officers; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex B. Weddington Jr.
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Sullivan
Director & Vice
Director & Vice President → Director & Vice, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James G. Bo Maske
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Steward
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela C. Steverson CPA
Director & Acc
Director & Accountant → Director & Acc, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Walton
Director & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Atty. → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sid Salter
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kennard
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayes Dent
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley J. Crawford
Executive Di
Executive Director & President → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $21K (2025)
Robert J. Bailey
Emeritus Board
Director → Emeritus Board, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Bradley J Crawford (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation
How much does GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation give each year?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation gave $177K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 27 grants.
What is GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's typical grant size?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,695, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation give grants?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Meridian, MS (12 grants), Jackson, MS (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Stonewall, MS (2 grants).
Does GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (9 grants) and "Commitment Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's largest grantees?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ms State University Foundation ($83,350), National Guard Youth Foundation ($20,000) and National Guard Assoc of the US ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for education and scholarships, leadership programs, National Guard organizations, and veteran-related efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's EIN?
GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0911785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does GV Sonny Montgomery Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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