Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation
The Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Mississippi. In 2025, it made 16 grants totaling $173,000 to charitable organizations.
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Mississippi. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,000
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,813
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,727,840
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (94% 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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1036, Madison, MS 39130
Phone: (601) 853-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jackson Prep ($25K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi and 6% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2024) to $182K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Prep Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the School. | $25,000 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the Organization. | $20,500 |
| Ms Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church Jackson, MS | To Support the Purpose of the Church. | $10,000 |
| French Camp French Camp, MS | To Support the Purposes of the School. | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Day School Jackson, MS | To Support the Purpose of the School. | $10,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Ms Children's Museum Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson, MS | To Support the Purposes of the Seminary. | $10,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation Memphis, TN | To Support the Purposes of the Organization. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,727,840 | $362,722 | $198,793 | $173,000 | 16 | $173,000 | $342,100 | $178,505 |
| 2024 | $2,573,336 | $137,975 | $179,878 | $157,500 | 18 | $157,500 | $118,678 | $173,369 |
| 2023 | $2,590,124 | $87,469 | $183,754 | $162,500 | 19 | $162,500 | $77,982 | $156,977 |
| 2022 | $2,709,261 | $147,472 | $206,165 | $181,600 | 19 | $181,600 | $127,463 | $162,596 |
| 2021 | $2,774,097 | $132,943 | $191,760 | $166,000 | 18 | $166,000 | $109,936 | $186,752 |
| 2020 | $2,851,537 | $52,464 | $193,037 | $170,000 | 16 | — | $51,671 | $165,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, health, religious ministry, social services, and the arts. For example, Reformed Theological Seminary describes its mission as providing Reformed graduate theological education and equipping students for ministry. Gateway Rescue Mission describes its work as offering food, shelter, counseling, and discipleship to homeless people through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Chi Omega Foundation says it supports educational and leadership development through scholarships, grants, and other learning opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $173,000 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Examples include Jackson Prep ($25,000), Canopy Children’s Solutions ($20,500), Mississippi Baptist Medical Center ($20,000), and grants of $10,000 each to First Baptist Church, French Camp, First Presbyterian Day School, Gateway Rescue Mission, Mississippi Children’s Museum, Reformed Theological Seminary, Chi Omega Foundation, and Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi. International Ballet received $7,500.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation is led by H Doug Hederman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H Doug Hederman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holt D Hederman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sara D Hederman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Gail Hederman Wallace
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mollie Hederman Vincent
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation
How much does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 18 grants.
What is Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,813, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (13 grants).
Does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Purposes of the Organization." (11 grants).
Who are Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jackson Prep ($25,000), Canopy Children's Solutions ($20,500) and Ms Baptist Medical Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, health, religious ministry, social services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0942325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-and-martha-hederman-charitable-foundation-morg_f0d550a40fdd40bdb3b7e7d166e488b5
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