Lagniappe Foundation
Lagniappe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Water Valley, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $15K.
Lagniappe Foundation at a glance
In short: Lagniappe Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $833.333), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,500
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $833
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $177,306
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lagniappe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Episcopal Church of the Nativity ($2K). Together the top 9 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lagniappe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $18K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Church of the Nativity Water Valley, MS | Support of Operations | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Ocean Springs, MS | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Compassion Ministries of MS Inc Water Valley, MS | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Campus Outreach Columbia Columbia, SC | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Greenville Arts Council Greenville, MS | Support of Operations | $500 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA MS Delta Oxford, MS | Support of Operations | $500 |
| Home of Grace Vancleave, MS | Support of Operations | $500 |
| Stewpot Community Services Jackson, MS | Support of Operations | $500 |
| Oxford Film Festival Oxford, MS | Support of Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,306 | $16,760 | $9,785 | $7,500 | 9 | $7,500 | $14,668 | $11,456 |
| 2025 | $170,331 | $15,914 | $12,094 | $10,000 | 12 | $10,000 | $13,875 | $10,812 |
| 2024 | $166,511 | $4,688 | $11,951 | $10,000 | 13 | $10,000 | $3,984 | $10,002 |
| 2023 | $173,774 | $2,499 | $20,091 | $18,100 | 21 | $18,100 | $2,628 | — |
| 2022 | $191,366 | $9,196 | $19,273 | $15,500 | 20 | $15,500 | $5,436 | $11,991 |
| 2021 | $201,443 | $2,107 | $18,323 | $16,000 | 22 | — | $906 | $11,265 |
| 2020 | $217,659 | $763 | $13,937 | $11,500 | 17 | — | $3,009 | $11,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lagniappe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lagniappe Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George B. Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Graeber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robbie D. Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Lagniappe Foundation
How much does Lagniappe Foundation give each year?
Lagniappe Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 12 grants.
What is Lagniappe Foundation's typical grant size?
Lagniappe Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $833, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lagniappe Foundation give grants?
Lagniappe Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Water Valley, MS (2 grants) and Oxford, MS (2 grants).
Does Lagniappe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Lagniappe Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Lagniappe Foundation's largest grantees?
Lagniappe Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Episcopal Church of the Nativity ($2,000), First Presbyterian Church ($1,000) and Compassion Ministries of MS Inc ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lagniappe Foundation?
Lagniappe Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 is Lagniappe Foundation's EIN?
Lagniappe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0639428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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