His Way Inc
His Way Inc is a public charity based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, formed in 1986. It makes monetary contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve children under 18, with its 2024 filing describing the intended beneficiaries as underprivileged, at-risk, abused, neglected, or homeless children.
His Way Inc at a glance
In short: His Way Inc gave $479K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Mississippi. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $478,851
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,204
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,452
- Total assets
- $1,547,385
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to His Way Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3343, Ridgeland, MS 39158
Phone: (601) 605-4420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who His Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regional Rehabilitation Center of Tupelo ($91K). Together the top 10 received $447K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 74 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is His Way Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $29K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $442K (2020) to $931K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Rehabilitation Center of Tupelo Tupelo, MS | General Assistance | $90,500 |
| CASA of Hancock CO Bay St Louis, MS | General Assistance | $56,039 |
| Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center Hattiesburg, MS | General Assistance | $51,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School Jackson, MS | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Cherished Hearts Laurel, MS | General Assistance | $48,356 |
| Easterseals Ms CAC Tupelo, MS | General Assistance | $38,068 |
| His Heart Inc Jackson, MS | General Assistance | $34,000 |
| Southern Christian Services Jackson, MS | General Assistance | $32,904 |
| Sunnybrook Children's Home Inc Ridgeland, MS | General Assistance | $26,000 |
| Community of Christians Picayune, MS | General Assistance | $20,219 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,547,385 | $734,542 | $778,584 | $478,851 | 14 | $24,782 |
| 2023 | $1,592,258 | $944,482 | $945,789 | $664,214 | 16 | $25,607 |
| 2022 | $1,600,122 | $884,335 | $829,743 | $563,447 | 17 | $-5,670 |
| 2021 | $1,527,461 | $1,169,714 | $1,206,112 | $930,602 | 18 | $254 |
| 2020 | $1,615,309 | $651,543 | $707,997 | $442,262 | 9 | $6,414 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
His Way Inc states that its mission is to serve the needs of children under 18 through contributions to qualifying organizations whose purpose is to serve those children. Its program description says it supports organizations operating programs that nurture and assist underprivileged, neglected, abused, or homeless children.
The grantee organizations’ missions illustrate the kinds of work represented in its 2024 giving. Magnolia Speech School says it helps children with communication disorders develop their potential through spoken language and literacy. Sunnybrook Children’s Home says it supports foster parents and children and prepares older youth for independence. Hope Haven of Hancock County says it intervenes, advocates for, and supports abused, neglected, foster, and at-risk children, and provides community prevention programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, His Way Inc reported 14 grants totaling $478,851. Grants ranged from $5,023 to $90,500, with a median of $33,452.
Notable 2024 grants included $90,500 to Regional Rehabilitation Center of Tupelo, $56,039 to CASA of Hancock Co, $51,000 to Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center, $50,000 to Magnolia Speech School, and $48,356 to Cherished Hearts. Other listed recipients included Easterseals MS CAC ($38,068), His Heart Inc ($34,000), Southern Christian Services ($32,904), Sunnybrook Children’s Home Inc ($26,000), Community of Christians ($20,219), Sally Kate Winters Family Service ($14,782), and Hope Haven of Hancock County ($6,110). The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bryan Nelms as president; Kevin Starks, Calvin Lunceford, Linda Brunt, and Franklin Thayer as directors; Virginia Weaver as secretary; Tommy Butler as treasurer; and Leslie Threadgill as executive director.
His Way Inc is led by Leslie Threadgill, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Threadgill
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Bryan Nelms
President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Starks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Lunceford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franklin Thayer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Brunt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Butler
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Weaver
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bob Spring (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ken Guthrie (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Todd Warren (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Taylor (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tyler Ball (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wenstrom E. Edge (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Drew Godfrey (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Ginger Weaver (2020) — Director
- Former: Philip Rutledge (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Veazey (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Leslie Threadgill (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about His Way Inc
How much does His Way Inc give each year?
His Way Inc gave $479K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $664K across 16 grants.
What is His Way Inc's typical grant size?
His Way Inc's median grant in 2024 was $33,452, and its average grant was $34,204, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from His Way Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does His Way Inc give grants?
His Way Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (5 grants) and Tupelo, MS (2 grants).
Does His Way Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of His Way Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are His Way Inc's largest grantees?
His Way Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Regional Rehabilitation Center of Tupelo ($90,500), CASA of Hancock CO ($56,039) and Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center ($51,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is His Way Inc?
His Way Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $735K.
What does His Way Inc fund?
His Way Inc states that its mission is to serve the needs of children under 18 through contributions to qualifying organizations whose purpose is to serve those children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from His Way Inc?
His Way Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is His Way Inc's EIN?
His Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0733014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). His Way Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/his-way-inc-morg_08315eac5c15454cb21e50c9539d6a74
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