Make a Difference Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Ridgeland, MS EIN: 20-2599981

Make a Difference Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Ridgeland, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $159K.

Key facts about Make a Difference Foundation

EIN: 20-2599981
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $159,000
Grants made (2025): 8
Average grant: $19,875
Median grant: $7,500
Primary geography: Ohio (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Make a Difference Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Make a Difference Foundation's 8 itemized 2025 grants were Ohio (63%), Mississippi (21%) and Oklahoma (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (4 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).

How Make a Difference Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$159K

+46.2% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+192.4% YoY

About Make a Difference Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $100K (63%)

Mississippi $34K (21%)

Oklahoma $25K (16%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Florida Iowa Mississippi Montana North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee

Cities

JacksonRidgelandWhitefishAdaCorinthFlowoodHarlanAshvilleCloverColumbusFayetteFrench CampJacksonvilleMemphisMentoneMissoulaNashvilleOpelikaRadnorTupelo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Kappa Alpha Order Educational Found ($100,000), Latino Action Foundation ($25,000), The Wilson Research Foundation ($12,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER EDUCATIONAL FOUND Columbus, OH	CHARITABLE	$100,000
LATINO ACTION FOUNDATION Ada, OK	CHARITABLE	$25,000
THE WILSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION Jackson, MS	CHARITABLE	$12,000
FRIENDS OF CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Flowood, MS	CHARITABLE	$10,000
ST DOMINIC HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDAT Jackson, MS	CHARITABLE	$5,000
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Jackson, MS	CHARITABLE	$4,000
YOUNG LIFE URBAN MS 18 Jackson, MS	CHARITABLE	$2,500
FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY French Camp, MS	CHARITABLE	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wirt a Yerger III	President	—	—
Linda B Yerger	Vice-Pres	—	—
Linda B Yerger	Sec/Treasure	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make a Difference Foundation?

Make a Difference Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Ridgeland, MS. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Make a Difference Foundation operate?

Make a Difference Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee.